At a Glance
Median Income
$98,438
$47,509 per capita
Home Value
$401,600
Zillow: $548,584
Median Rent
$2,125/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.9% smoking rate
How Amalga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amalga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amalga a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amalga residents earn a median household income of $98,438 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,509. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amalga is $401,600 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,584. Median rent is $2,125/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
38.5% of adults in Amalga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amalga has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population486
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,438
Per Capita$47,509
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A
Home Value$401,600
Rent$2,125
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$548,584
Housing Units155
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,447 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Amalga was founded in 1869.
The median home in Amalga was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.