At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$22,807 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $195,691
Median Rent
$929/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
19.0% smoking rate
How Malvern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malvern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malvern a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malvern residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,807. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malvern is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,691. Median rent is $929/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
14.7% of adults in Malvern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malvern has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,836
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$22,807
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$8,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$929
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$195,691
Housing Units725
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation304 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Malvern was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.