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Malta, MT
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Malta, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is Malta a Good Place to Live?
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 $244,540. 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.
Safety & Crime
Malta reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,674/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.