Malone, NY

New York

Malone is a small city in New York with a population of 5,466. Residents earn $59,489 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,466 Population 1,752/sq mi density
$59,489 Median Income $33,262 per capita
$103,500 Home Value
$793 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,489 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $793/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,489
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,500
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.9%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $793
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Malone Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,466
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,489
Per Capita$33,262
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,709M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,500
Rent$793
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation714 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute13 min
EV Stations9
Libraries5

Is Malone a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malone receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Malone stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malone is $59,489, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Malone is $103,500, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Malone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 98.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Malone has a population of 5,466 with a density of 1,752 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

5,466
Total Population
1,752
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Malone vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Malone vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malone is $59,489, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Malone vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,489
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,262
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
IRS Avg AGI$61,766

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,108
County GDP$2,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare154
Retail157
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,069
131% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.7 min
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Malone is $103,500, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $793 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,500
63% below US avg
Median List Price$137,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$137,450
$/Sq Ft$65
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops16.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$793
32% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,069
131% above US avg
Effective Rate7.80%
In Malone, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Malone vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death7,951/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access57.3%
Healthcare Facilities154

Crime Rates: Malone vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Malone has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall98.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,752/sq mi
Coordinates44.8482°N, 74.2896°W
County FIPS36033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.5%
D 45.5%

Winner: Republican by 9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.9%
14% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,752/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities154
Restaurants113
Retail Stores157

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.7 min
Work from Home8.0%

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