How much rent can you afford in Gentry, AR?
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The 30% rent rule, in Gentry
At a median rent of $1,776/mo, Gentry is moderately stretched when measured against Gentry median household income of $69,779/yr. Rent would consume roughly 31% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $71,040 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Gentry?
On a $69,779 salary (the Gentry median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,744/mo. Gentry's median rent is $1,776/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Gentry?
To keep Gentry's $1,776/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $71,040/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Gentry affordable on the median Arkansas income?
Gentry is moderately stretched on a $69,779 income. Rent would take 31% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".