At a Glance
Median Income
$59,449
$32,989 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
Zillow: $243,056
Median Rent
$693/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.6% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malta residents earn a median household income of $59,449 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malta is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,056. Median rent is $693/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
27.5% of adults in Malta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malta has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,902
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,778/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,449
Per Capita$32,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$164M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$693
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$243,056
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation2,257 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute9 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Malta was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (173 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.