Malvern, AR Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Malvern, Arkansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$153,164

-2.5% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.6mo supply ยท Score -1/7

Migration: Top 54% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.19x

In-migrants avg $48,768 AGI vs out-migrants $40,940

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Malvern are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Malvern Market Summary

Malvern, AR is experiencing a correction with -2.5% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.91x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$52,644

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Malvern, AR's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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