Malvern, Arkansas · ZIP 72104

Malvern — ZIP 72104

Malvern (72104) scores 50/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $149K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$149K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$149K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

427

Violent Crime

108

Property Crime

319

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hot Spring County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
GLEN ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	507	52%	42%
MAGNET COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	368	44%	37%
MAGNET COVE HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	307	39%	36%
GLEN ROSE HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	468	32%	32%
MALVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	781	28%	21%
MALVERN MIDDLE SCHOOL	07–08	264	23%	27%
WILSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	05–06	272	22%	20%
MALVERN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	559	19%	29%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,222

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72104 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72104 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72104 is approximately $149K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72104 in Malvern has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.