2 of the Fort Smith area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Barling
The typical house costs $197,282. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $62,347 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Barling, and jobs and tax for the Fort Smith area. How the estimate works
THE FORT SMITH AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $48K
Rent house $60K
Buy $62K
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Registered nurses
$79,870Can buy
General and operations managers
$70,330Can buy
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$47,580Rent over 30%
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers
$37,460Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$37,100Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$32,050Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$28,410Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$28,350Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$27,480Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$23,760Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.