Waveland, Fort Smith, AR
Waveland — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Waveland, 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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Waveland Neighborhood Overview
Waveland, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Waveland is a neighborhood in Fort Smith, Arkansas, primarily served by the 72842 ZIP code. The area presents a highly affordable housing market, with a median home value of $91,800 and a median gross rent of $698 per month. This affordability is paired with a strong culture of homeownership, as 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of just 15.0%.
The neighborhood's housing stock offers comfortable living spaces, with an average home size of 1,375 square feet. The median household income in Waveland is $48,409, which aligns with the accessible home prices and rent levels. This combination of factors suggests a stable, established community where residents are predominantly settled homeowners.
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Waveland Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $92K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $698/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $48K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72842 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Waveland, 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