Hot Springs, Arkansas

Small Arkansas city with local appeal

Southwest Hot Springs, AR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.1

C

out of 100

Overview

Hot Springs is an Arkansas city with a population of approximately 37,994, part of the Hot Springs, AR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $245,356. Median household income is $46,537.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,994 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $245,356 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $46,537 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.8 minutes
  • Part of the Hot Springs, AR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,994

Source: Census ACS

$245,356

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$46,537

Source: Census ACS

17.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Garland County (county-level results)

31%
67%
Democrat 13,015
Republican 28,359
Leans R+36.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 83.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 52.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 79.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 31/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.1

Location

Hot Springs, AR (34.5038, -93.0552)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.