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Malvern, AR metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · AR · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Malvern, AR metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-8.346
Inventory Health25%
+0.659
Affordability20%
+12.684
Economic Strength20%
53
Rental Yield15%
+16.278

Where is Malvern, AR metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Malvern, AR metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Malvern, AR metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$184K▲ +29%
Median Days on Market58 days▲ +13.7%
Months of Supply6.6▲ +78.4%
Homes for Sale120▲ +11.1%
Homes Sold19-36.7%
Median Price / Sq Ft$130▲ +22.4%

How has Malvern, AR metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 63
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Malvern, AR metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Malvern, AR metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Malvern, AR metro area?

The median sale price in Malvern, AR metro area is $184K, having risen 29% over the past year.

How affordable is Malvern, AR metro area?

Malvern, AR metro area scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Malvern, AR metro area's Alpha Score?

Malvern, AR metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (84/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (46/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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