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Malvern, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Hot Spring County County
Malvern, AR
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 $40,602 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,852. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 621 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malvern is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,846. Median rent is $760/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Malvern reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,313/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Malvern hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malvern has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.