Alma, Fort Smith, AR
Alma — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Alma, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Alma Neighborhood Overview
Alma, Fort Smith
Alma is a neighborhood within Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily served by the 72921 ZIP code. It presents a community with a strong leaning toward homeownership, as evidenced by a 71.8% homeownership rate. The typical household here earns a median income of $62,568, which aligns with the local housing costs, creating a stable residential environment.
The housing market in Alma offers relative affordability within the Fort Smith area. The median home value is $170,000, with the average home providing approximately 1,400 square feet of living space. For renters, who make up 28.2% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a modest $813 per month, offering a cost-effective alternative to purchasing.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Alma Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $170K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $63K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 12.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72921 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Alma, Fort Smith
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17