Living in Malaga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malaga · Census data 2020–2024
Malaga has 780 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $62,663 (37% lower than the California median), the median home value is $217,500, the median rent is $1,440/month.
Malaga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malaga at a glance
- Population
- 780
- Median age
- 35.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $62,663State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $217,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,440/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 43.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Malaga a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Malaga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malaga the median home value is $217,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Malaga median household income
The median household income in Malaga is $62,663 and the income per person is $17,639. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Malaga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 43.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.70
Malaga demographics
- Population
- 780
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malaga ›
Education in Malaga
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Malaga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malaga
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.1%
- Public transit
- 11.7%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Malaga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | 780 | $62,663 | $217,500 | $1,440 |
| Calwa | 1,862 | $65,247 | $205,900 | $1,228 |
| Easton | 2,722 | $91,042 | $314,400 | $1,388 |
| Sunnyside | 4,639 | $114,135 | $539,000 | $1,324 |
| Fowler | 7,094 | $66,983 | $379,800 | $1,218 |
| Mayfair | 5,044 | $62,191 | $283,300 | $1,260 |
| West Park | 1,136 | $60,625 | $251,600 | $1,227 |
| Del Rey | 1,654 | $56,544 | $222,500 | $742 |
| Fresno | 545,970 | $70,991 | $374,800 | $1,421 |
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What is the median household income in Malaga, CA?
The median household income in Malaga is $62,663, 37% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malaga?
The median home value in Malaga is $217,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Malaga?
The median gross rent in Malaga is $1,440 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Malaga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Malaga?
The median age in Malaga is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Malaga?
The average commute to work in Malaga is 19 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malaga?
The unemployment rate in Malaga is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malaga?
8.7% of adults in Malaga have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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