Malakoff, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,227 Population 776/sq mi density
$53,378 Median Income $24,697 per capita
$84,000 Home Value $243,628 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,378 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Malakoff, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,378
29% below
$24,697 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
70% below
Zillow: $243,628
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Malakoff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
30%
Rent
71%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malakoff a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malakoff residents earn a median household income of $53,378 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,697. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Malakoff is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,628. Median rent is $820/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

17.8% of adults in Malakoff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malakoff has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,227
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density776/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,378
Per Capita$24,697
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$820
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$243,628
Housing Units1,068
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,374/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation352 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Malakoff was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.