How long is the commute from Malvern, AR?
Workers who live in Malvern, AR take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
12.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.4%
How people in Malvern get to work
| Means of transportation | Malvern | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±6.2 points) | 81.1% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±6.0 points) | 11.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | 4.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Malvern, the average commute is lower than in Hot Spring County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Malvern, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hot Spring County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hot Spring County, Malvern ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 317 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Malvern
| Vehicles available | Malvern | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.4% (±5.4 points) | 5.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±7.0 points) | 31.6% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±7.1 points) | 35.8% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±5.6 points) | 27.3% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Malvern, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hot Spring County (5.3%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Malvern
| Malvern | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | 4.3% (±1.4 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±4.2 points) | 92.1% (±2.0 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±5.5 points) | 82.6% (±2.7 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Malvern, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hot Spring County (82.6%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Malvern
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | — | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Rockport | 2.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Perla | 2.6 mi | 13.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Traskwood | 10 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Poyen | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Donaldson | 11 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lonsdale | 12 mi | 51.4 minutes (±13.2) | Higher |
| Midway | 12 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Haskell | 14 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Perla, AR (13.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Traskwood, AR (31.8 minutes), Lonsdale, AR (51.4 minutes), Midway, AR (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hot Spring County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midway | 29.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Donaldson | 25.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Rockport | 23.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Malvern | 21.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Perla | 13.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Friendship | 7.6 minutes (±7.1) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Malvern
How long is the average commute in Malvern?
Workers who live in Malvern, AR take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Malvern without a car?
12.4% of households in Malvern have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Malvern?
4.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Malvern worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern city, Arkansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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