Living in Malta, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malta · Census data 2020–2024
Malta has 2,100 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $54,483 (25% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $160,800, the median rent is $631/month.
Malta at a glance
- Population
- 2,100
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $54,483State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $160,800State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Malta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Montana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Malta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malta the median home value is $160,800, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Malta median household income
The median household income in Malta is $54,483 and the income per person is $35,274. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Malta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 892
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Malta demographics
- Population
- 2,100
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 854
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malta ›
Education in Malta
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Malta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malta
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Malta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 2,100 | $54,483 | $160,800 | $631 |
| Dodson | 153 | $40,804 | $45,200 | — |
| Saco | 140 | $48,500 | $75,000 | — |
| Whitewater | 105 | $34,583 | — | $270 |
| Hinsdale | 233 | $47,500 | $109,500 | $573 |
| Turner Colony | 157 | $133,125 | — | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Malta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Malta, MT?
The median household income in Malta is $54,483, 25% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malta?
The median home value in Malta is $160,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Malta?
The median gross rent in Malta is $631 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Malta, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Montana median.
What is the median age in Malta?
The median age in Malta is 44.4 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Malta?
The average commute to work in Malta is 12 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malta?
The unemployment rate in Malta is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malta?
30.8% of adults in Malta 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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