Lester, West Memphis, AR
Lester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lester, West Memphis, 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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Lester Neighborhood Overview
Lester is a neighborhood in West Memphis, Arkansas, primarily served by the 72437 ZIP code. It presents as a community with a strong foundation of homeownership, where 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 26.6%. This balance suggests a stable residential character with a significant majority of residents invested in the area.
The local housing market offers accessible entry points, with a median home value of $132,600. The typical home size is approximately 1,375 square feet, providing a practical living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $790 per month, which aligns with the area's median household income of $57,346, indicating housing costs are generally proportionate to local earnings.
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Lester Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $133K |
| Median Gross Rent | $790/mo |
| Median Household Income | $57K |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.3% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 72437 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lester, West Memphis
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lester
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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 2026-06-01