Housing by town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County, Arkansas has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $768 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $619 in 2015–2019 (+24.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Donaldson has the highest median gross rent ($924) and Perla the lowest ($665).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $768 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 23.5%
- Median household income
- $55,405
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Hot Spring County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson | $924 | 29.0% | $66,250 | $85,000 | $393 |
| Friendship | $694 | 30.2% | $55,625 | $163,800 | $1,000 |
| Malvern | $764 | 49.8% | $46,250 | $104,500 | $541 |
| Midway | — | 3.7% | $96,250 | $160,400 | $582 |
| Perla | $665 | 52.0% | $47,500 | $87,500 | $350 |
| Rockport | $844 | 20.9% | $68,750 | $140,300 | $880 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,050 | $41,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,800 | $47,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,500 | $53,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,200 | $59,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,200 | $64,300 |
| 6 people | $43,200 | $43,200 | $69,050 |
| 7 people | $46,150 | $46,150 | $73,800 |
| 8 people | $49,150 | $49,150 | $78,550 |
How the places in Hot Spring County rank across Arkansas
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Crime reported to police in Hot Spring County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | 323 | 315 | 942 | 33,444 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hot Spring County recorded 108 violent and 315 property crimes, 323 and 942 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hot Spring County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office | 22,300 | 25 | 67 |
| Malvern Police Department | 11,144 | 83 | 248 |
ZIP codes in Hot Spring County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72104 | 23,624 | $767 | $127,700 | $54,774 | 28.9% |
| 71929 | 4,627 | $816 | $213,600 | $55,747 | 14.4% |
| 71941 | 2,203 | $910 | $151,400 | $70,329 | 15.7% |
| 71942 | 123 | — | $118,200 | $87,560 | 14.9% |
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Questions about Hot Spring County
What is the crime rate in Hot Spring County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hot Spring County recorded 323 violent and 942 property crimes per 100,000 residents (108 violent and 315 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hot Spring County has the highest rent?
Donaldson has the highest median gross rent, $924 (±$366) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hot Spring County has the lowest rent?
Perla has the lowest median gross rent, $665 (±$264) a month.
What is the median rent in Hot Spring County, Arkansas?
The median gross rent in Hot Spring County is $768 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hot Spring County, Arkansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hot Spring County, Arkansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hot Spring County, AR
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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