Malin, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Klamath County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
739 Population 1,478/sq mi density
$53,144 Median Income $17,432 per capita
$183,300 Home Value $296,426 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,144 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Malin, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,144
29% below
$17,432 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
35% below
Zillow: $296,426
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Malin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
65%
Rent
75%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Malin residents earn a median household income of $53,144 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,432. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,382 business establishments, including 195 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Malin is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,426. Median rent is $875/month, with 38.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

6.7% of adults in Malin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population739
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,144
Per Capita$17,432
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent$875
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$296,426
Housing Units298
Rent Burden38.7%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,063 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Malin was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.