Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Hot Springs Village, AR?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.7% of gross income.

Hot Springs Village rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).

Hot Springs Village median rent
$1,713/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Arkansas)
$50,456/yr
Rent as % of income
40.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,205, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,261/mo in rent. Hot Springs Village's median rent of $1,713 exceeds that threshold by $452/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 70.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Hot Springs Village, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Fayetteville, AR
$1,712/mo (40.7% of income)
Fayetteville, AR
$1,711/mo (40.7% of income)
Fayetteville, AR
$1,709/mo (40.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Hot Springs Village, AR?

Median rent in Hot Springs Village is $1,713 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Arkansas earns about $50,456 a year, which makes that rent 40.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Hot Springs Village?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Arkansas (~$50,456/yr) supports up to $1,261 a month in rent. Hot Springs Village's current median rent is $1,713/mo, which is $452/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Hot Springs Village?

At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Arkansas works roughly 70.6 hours a month to cover Hot Springs Village's median rent of $1,713.

Where is rent cheaper than Hot Springs Village for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Fayetteville ($1,712/mo), Fayetteville ($1,711/mo), Fayetteville ($1,709/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Arkansas state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Hot Springs Village, AR. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.