Malaga, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
693 Population 2,567/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $20,001 per capita
$219,600 Home Value $468,210 Zillow
$1,280 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,280/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Malaga, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$20,001 per capita
Home Value
$219,600
22% below
Zillow: $468,210
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
10% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Malaga Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Malaga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
78%
Rent
110%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malaga a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malaga residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,001. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Malaga is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,210. Median rent is $1,280/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

15.2% of adults in Malaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malaga has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.

Data Overview

People

Population693
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density2,567/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$20,001
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,280
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$468,210
Housing Units242
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation295 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41

Did You Know?

Malaga was founded in 2008.
The median home in Malaga was built in 1969.
11.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.