Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Hot Springs, AR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.9% of gross income.
Hot Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Hot Springs, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Hot Springs, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Hot Springs, AR?
Median rent in Hot Springs is $1,297 a month. A typical firefighter in Arkansas earns about $52,132 a year, which makes that rent 29.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Hot Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Arkansas (~$52,132/yr) supports up to $1,303 a month in rent. Hot Springs's current median rent is $1,297/mo, which leaves a $6/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Hot Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a firefighter in Arkansas works roughly 51.7 hours a month to cover Hot Springs's median rent of $1,297.
Where is rent cheaper than Hot Springs for a firefighter?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Conway ($1,295/mo), Conway ($1,295/mo), Conway ($1,293/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.