New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Malaga is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,612. Residents earn $107,875 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Malaga receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Malaga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Malaga is $107,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Malaga among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Malaga is $228,500, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Malaga enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,875 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $228,500 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $309,492 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5797°N, 75.0564°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |