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Malvern.
About
Life in Malvern
Malvern is a community of 10,938 people in Arkansas. Median rent runs about $760 per month, and median home values are around $104,500. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Malvern at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
86.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Malvern: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Malvern, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.5%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Malvern
In Malvern, rent runs 19% below the AR average, and home values are 44% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$541
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $139,410 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AR
Unemployment in Malvern
Unemployment in Hot Spring County, which includes Malvern, is close to the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Malvern: Hot Spring County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hot Spring County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Malvern Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.6 min avg
How Malvern residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Malvern, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Memorial Field Airport (HOT)
Regional airport · few flights2,783 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 126% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Malvern runs 126% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
744.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,225.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Malvern Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
55.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hot Spring County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hot Spring County, which includes Malvern, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hot Spring County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Garland County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Malvern) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
60
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Garland County, AR (23 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Malvern has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
73
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 29°F | 4.24" |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 4.59" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.55" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 6.05" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.53" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.63" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 5.04" |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 5.37" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Malvern
Malvern has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Baptist Health Medical Center-hot Springs County
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
National Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Hot Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Malvern
Malvern's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hot Springs National Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Malvern
Malvern has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hot Springs National Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
17 mi awayLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Malvern
Mid Arkansas Regional Library
202 East Third Street, Malvern
Cities Near Malvern
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Malvern FAQ
Is Malvern, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Malvern's median rent is $764/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. Median home value is $104,500.
Is Malvern, Arkansas safe?⌄
Malvern's violent crime rate was 745 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2225 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Malvern, Arkansas?⌄
Hot Spring County, which includes Malvern, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Malvern, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Malvern is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from