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Malvern, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
Malvern, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Malvern a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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 $194,668. 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.
Safety & Crime
Malvern reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 373/100K.
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 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.