Here's what it costs to live in Hot Springs, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, while the typical home is valued around $165,500. Households earn a median of $47,760 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$47,760
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$914
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$165,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$829
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$834
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,090
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,393
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
37,920
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
2
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$862
Per month
Avg Home Value
$164,050
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 71901 | — | $784 | $162,500 |
| ZIP 71913 | — | $939 | $165,600 |
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.2%
The cost of living index for Hot Springs is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Hot Springs is $914 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hot Springs is $47,760 per year.
The median home value in Hot Springs is $165,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hot Springs is not yet available.
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
