Living in Malad City, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malad City · Census data 2020–2024
Malad City has 2,601 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $77,237 (about the same as the Idaho median), the median home value is $249,400, the median rent is $894/month.
Malad City at a glance
- Population
- 2,601
- Median age
- 34.4State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $77,237State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $249,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Malad City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Idaho median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Malad City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malad City the median home value is $249,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,272 a month in housing costs.
Malad City median household income
The median household income in Malad City is $77,237 and the income per person is $32,565. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Malad City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,081
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.49
Malad City demographics
- Population
- 2,601
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,030
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malad City ›
Education in Malad City
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Malad City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malad City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Malad City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malad City | 2,601 | $77,237 | $249,400 | $894 |
| Clifton | 788 | $89,583 | $339,400 | $1,021 |
| Dayton | 500 | $82,083 | $308,300 | — |
| Portage | 219 | $63,333 | $333,300 | $1,375 |
| Weston | 569 | $88,462 | $344,300 | $1,750 |
| Downey | 803 | $56,667 | $173,800 | $865 |
| Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $350,300 | $811 |
| Clarkston | 623 | $75,208 | $326,500 | $914 |
| Cornish | 236 | $97,500 | $296,100 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Malad City, ID?
The median household income in Malad City is $77,237, about the same as the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malad City?
The median home value in Malad City is $249,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Malad City?
The median gross rent in Malad City is $894 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Malad City, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Idaho median.
What is the median age in Malad City?
The median age in Malad City is 34.4 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Malad City?
The average commute to work in Malad City is 18 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malad City?
The unemployment rate in Malad City is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malad City?
24.2% of adults in Malad City 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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