Cove, Fort Smith, AR
Cove — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cove, 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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Cove Neighborhood Overview
Cove is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily within the 71937 ZIP code. It presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $96,400 and a median gross rent of $716 per month. The neighborhood exhibits a strong preference for homeownership, with a homeownership rate of 77.1%, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 22.9%. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,425 square feet.
The market data indicates a stable, working-class community where residents have a median household income of $48,643. This income level aligns with the relatively low housing costs, suggesting the neighborhood provides a cost-effective living option within Fort Smith. The high rate of homeownership contributes to a settled neighborhood character, likely fostering a sense of long-term community among its residents.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Cove Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $96K |
| Median Gross Rent | $716/mo |
| Median Household Income | $49K |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 10.4% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 71937 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cove, Fort Smith
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Cove
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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 2026-05-31