At a Glance
Median Income
$107,875
$42,452 per capita
Home Value
$228,500
Zillow: $322,419
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malaga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $107,875 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,452. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malaga is $228,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,419. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
13.1% of adults in Malaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malaga has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,612
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,875
Per Capita$42,452
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,500
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$322,419
Housing Units648
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation88 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Malaga was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.