Bear, Hot Springs, VA
Bear — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bear, Hot Springs, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Bear Neighborhood Overview
Bear, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Bear is a residential neighborhood located in the 71968 ZIP code area of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The area is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, with a homeownership rate of 83.0% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 17.0%. This indicates a stable, established community where most residents have a long-term investment in their properties.
The local housing market offers a snapshot of relative affordability. The median home value is $197,100, with homes averaging around 1,400 square feet in size. For renters, the median gross rent is reported at $1,050 per month. The median household income in Bear is $74,359, which aligns with the census data for the area and suggests a community with solid financial footing relative to local housing costs.
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Bear Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $197K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $74K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.0% | 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 | 71968 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bear, Hot Springs
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Bear
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — 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