At a Glance
Median Income
$51,979
$24,647 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $153,868
Median Rent
$719/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How Mallow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mallow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mallow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mallow residents earn a median household income of $51,979 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,647. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mallow is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,868. Median rent is $719/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
7.5% of adults in Mallow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mallow has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population511
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,979
Per Capita$24,647
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$719
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$153,868
Housing Units283
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,933/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,216 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mallow was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.