At a Glance
Median Income
$106,638
$78,581 per capita
Home Value
$460,400
Zillow: $772,155
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Malvern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malvern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malvern 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
Malvern residents earn a median household income of $106,638 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,581. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malvern is $460,400 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $772,155. Median rent is $1,886/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Malvern reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 428/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Malvern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malvern has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,427
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density2,720/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,638
Per Capita$78,581
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A
Home Value$460,400
Rent$1,886
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$772,155
Housing Units1,681
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property428/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation555 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Malvern was founded in 1889.
The median home in Malvern was built in 1974.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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