At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$23,422 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $161,002
Median Rent
$755/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.8% 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,422. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malta is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,002. Median rent is $755/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
14.2% of adults in Malta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population705
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,074/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$23,422
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$516M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$755
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$161,002
Housing Units300
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Malta was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.