At a Glance
Median Income
$83,611
$31,937 per capita
Home Value
$178,900
Zillow: $264,558
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
87/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Malta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malta residents earn a median household income of $83,611 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,937. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malta is $178,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,558. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Malta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 87/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Malta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malta has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,507
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,431/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,611
Per Capita$31,937
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,900
Rent$1,036
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$264,558
Housing Units547
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property87/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation914 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Malta was founded in 1854.
The median home in Malta was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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