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.
Median Household Income
$47,760
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$914
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$165,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$829
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$834
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,090
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,393
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$825
Per month
Avg Home Value
$190,500
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.2%
What is the cost of living index for Hot Springs?
The cost of living index for Hot Springs is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Hot Springs?
The median gross rent in Hot Springs is $914 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Hot Springs?
The median household income in Hot Springs is $47,760 per year.
What is the median home value in Hot Springs?
The median home value in Hot Springs is $165,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Hot Springs?
Air quality data for Hot Springs is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Hot Springs?
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
