Van Buren, Arkansas · ZIP 72956

Van Buren — ZIP 72956

Van Buren (72956) scores 53/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $212K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency40%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$212K

Median rent$1,030/mo

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

$212K

Median Rent

$1,030/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

953

Violent Crime

145

Property Crime

808

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Crawford 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
RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	414	58%	49%
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	713	57%	55%
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	437	56%	60%
OLIVER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	441	50%	47%
KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	437	42%	42%
BUTTERFIELD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	557	39%	38%
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	466	37%	29%
JAMES R. TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	459	37%	27%
VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	1,232	27%	43%
VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY	09–09	468	22%	41%
RIVER VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY	KG–12	79	17%	27%

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

34,102

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72956 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 72956 has a school score of 62/100. 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 72956 is approximately $212K. 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 72956 in Van Buren has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.