At a Glance
Median Income
$59,489
$33,262 per capita
Home Value
$103,500
Zillow: $125,118
Median Rent
$793/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
3,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Malone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malone a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malone residents earn a median household income of $59,489 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,262. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malone is $103,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,118. Median rent is $793/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Malone reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,949/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Malone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malone has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,466
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,489
Per Capita$33,262
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,500
Rent$793
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$125,118
Housing Units3,015
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property3,949/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation714 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Malone was founded in 1802.
The median home in Malone was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.