New York · Metropolitan Area
Malverne is a small city in New York with a population of 8,496. Residents earn $146,585 per year, which is 95% above the national average.
Based on current data, Malverne receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Malverne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Malverne is $146,585, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places Malverne among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Malverne is $637,300, making it a premium housing market at 126% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,861 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Malverne is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Malverne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 82.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,585 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 35.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
| Census Median | $637,300 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $780,162 |
| Median List Price | $782,000 |
| Median List Price | $782,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $409 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,861 |
| 60% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6745°N, 73.6721°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.8% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,015/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 35.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |