The Town FilesMalvern, Alabama
Town in Geneva County · population 1,536 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,400
- Household income
- $43,854
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 37.0
Malvern is a town of 1,536 people in Geneva County, Alabama. The median home is worth $129,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 94% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 78% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Malvern ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Malvern is worth $129,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $43,854, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Malvern | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $906 | $834 |
| Median household income | $43,854 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Malvern
| People | Malvern | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Malvern
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 53.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malvern since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 2, 2017 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Geneva County since 1996
Geneva County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Geneva County
Geneva County had 5,471 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,591 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Malvern itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Towns near Malvern
- Taylor, AL3.3 mi · 2,262 people · home $134,200
- Slocomb, AL5.0 mi · 2,082 people · home $109,100
- Rehobeth, AL5.1 mi · 1,791 people · home $242,900
- Dothan, AL9.3 mi · 71,072 people · home $194,000
- Hartford, AL10.3 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- Grimes, AL11.6 mi · 573 people · home $105,100
- Midland City, AL12.0 mi · 2,239 people · home $150,400
- Pinckard, AL12.1 mi · 582 people · home $158,900
Malvern questions
Is Malvern, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Malvern scores better for retirees than 67% of Alabama towns and quieter than 53%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Malvern?
The median owner-occupied home in Malvern is valued at $129,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,854, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Malvern?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Malvern get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malvern since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 2, 2017. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)