Sebastian County, AR at a glance
Median household income
$57,790$4,816 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sebastian County, AR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sebastian County, AR? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $683 | $8,196 | $27,320 | 14.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $714 | $8,568 | $28,560 | 14.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $937 | $11,244 | $37,480 | 19.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,266 | $15,192 | $50,640 | 26.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,532 | $18,384 | $61,280 | 31.8% |
Rent in Sebastian County, AR, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Sebastian County, AR
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $57,790 a year ($4,816 a month before tax).
What $57,790 leaves after Arkansas taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arkansas tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Sebastian County, AR: common questions
What is the median household income in Sebastian County, AR?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sebastian County, AR is $57,790 per year (approximately $4,816 per month).
What is the average rent in Sebastian County, AR?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $683 for a studio, $714 for one bedroom, $937 for two, $1,266 for three and $1,532 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sebastian County, AR expensive to live in?
Prices there run 14.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 85.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sebastian County, AR?
To keep a $937 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $37,480 a year, or $3,123 a month. That is 65% of what the typical household in Sebastian County, AR earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sebastian County, AR?
On the local median income of $57,790 ($4,816 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,408 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,445 for everything else and $963 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $937 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sebastian County, AR?
Homes in Arkansas paid 14.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $127. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.