Lavaca, Fort Smith, AR
Lavaca — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lavaca, 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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Lavaca Neighborhood Overview
Lavaca, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Lavaca is a distinct neighborhood within Fort Smith, primarily served by the 72941 ZIP code. It presents a community with a strong emphasis on homeownership, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 87.1%. The financial stability of residents is reflected in a median household income of $75,962, which supports the local housing market.
The housing market in Lavaca is characterized by affordable, single-family homes. The median home value is $165,500, with the average home offering approximately 1,400 square feet of living space. For the rental segment, which constitutes 12.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a modest $773 per month, providing a cost-effective alternative in the area.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 282 neighborhoods in Fort Smith.
Lavaca Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $166K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $773/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $76K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 24.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72941 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lavaca, 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 2026-04-18