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Malta, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Phillips County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,902
Population
1,778/sq mi density
$59,449
Median Income
$32,989 per capita
$139,000
Home Value
$244,540 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,674 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,449 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $693/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$139,000
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,008
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$139,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$244,540
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.6%
Owner-Occupied
32.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$693/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
67.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $139,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $244,540 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $693 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,008 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |