Market Intelligence Report — AR-680

Malvern, AR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AR-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$249K
+8.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-2.7% YoY

Active Inventory

108
+2.9% YoY

Median DOM

61 Days
+3.4% YoY

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The Malvern market exhibits cooling dynamics, with a pending ratio of 0.29 indicating that demand absorption is lagging supply. Despite an 8.7% year-over-year increase in the median listing price, new listings have contracted by 14.3% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Malvern market right now.

Active listings have seen a modest 2.9% increase year-over-year, while new listings have decreased by 14.3% over the past year, contributing to supply constraints. Median days on market increased slightly by 3.4% year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking marginally longer to transact. The median listing price advanced 8.7% year-over-year, alongside a 5.1% year-over-year rise in median price per square foot.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$249K+3.2% MoM

Active Inventory

108+2.9% YoY

Days on Market

61+3.4% YoY

Sold Score™

41-2.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

41
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.29 and a slight increase in median days on market, the pace of transactions suggests inventory pressure is moderate. Potential market participants may find increased flexibility in price negotiations, as the absorption rate implies that supply currently exceeds immediate demand.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has increased by 15.0% year-over-year, notably outpacing the 8.7% year-over-year gain in the median listing price, which may suggest some buoyancy in the higher price tiers. However, the available data does not provide specific metrics on top-tier $/sqft or changes in average-vs-median spread to confirm distinct luxury segment softness.

Supply Dynamics

108 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 24 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +5.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Malvern, AR? Buyer Demand Index is running at 29%.

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Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
61 days
Inventory YoY
+3%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Malvern, AR
CBSA Code
31680
State
AR

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Malvern?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Malvern metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 61.

  • Are home prices dropping in Malvern?+

    Median listing price is $249K, +8.7% year over year. 20.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Malvern?+

    The typical listing sits 61 days on market, a +3.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 24 per month.

  • What's happening in the Malvern luxury market?+

    The average listing price has increased by 15.0% year-over-year, notably outpacing the 8.7% year-over-year gain in the median listing price, which may suggest some buoyancy in the higher price tiers. However, the available data does not provide specific metrics on top-tier $/sqft or changes in average-vs-median spread to confirm distinct luxury segment softness.

  • Where can I find a trusted Malvern real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Malvern agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 31680 · 36mo history