Chidester, Hot Springs, VA
Chidester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Chidester, 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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Chidester Neighborhood Overview
Chidester Neighborhood Market Intelligence
Chidester is a neighborhood in Hot Springs, Arkansas, primarily served by the 71726 ZIP code. The area presents a notably affordable housing market, with a median home value of $81,100. This affordability is reflected in the rental market as well, where the median gross rent is $389 per month. The neighborhood is characterized by a high degree of stability, with a homeownership rate of 87.0%, indicating a community predominantly composed of homeowners.
The housing stock in Chidester offers modestly sized homes, with an average home size of approximately 1,325 square feet. The economic profile shows a median household income of $29,367. With a renter-occupied rate of 13.0%, the neighborhood maintains a strong owner-occupied character. This combination of low home prices, very low rents, and high homeownership defines the core real estate dynamics of the area.
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Chidester Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $81K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $389/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $29K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.0% | 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 | 71726 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Chidester, Hot Springs
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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