Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Malta is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,507. Residents earn $83,611 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Malta receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Malta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Malta is $83,611, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Malta is $178,900, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Malta is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 87 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Malta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,611 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.04% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $178,900 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $264,558 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,036 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.04% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 86.7/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 86.7/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9295°N, 88.8712°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,431/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |