Living in Malta, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malta · Census data 2020–2024
Malta has 649 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $38,523 (46% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $98,100, the median rent is $833/month.
Malta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malta at a glance
- Population
- 649
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $38,523State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $98,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Malta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Malta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malta the median home value is $98,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $828 a month in housing costs.
Malta median household income
The median household income in Malta is $38,523 and the income per person is $23,639. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Malta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.41
Malta demographics
- Population
- 649
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malta ›
Education in Malta
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Malta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malta
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Malta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 649 | $38,523 | $98,100 | $833 |
| McConnelsville | 1,955 | $50,231 | $123,100 | $710 |
| Stockport | 617 | $34,744 | $110,700 | $934 |
| Chesterhill | 326 | $52,292 | $126,400 | $738 |
| Rendville | 149 | $2,499 | $54,200 | — |
| Corning | 497 | $30,833 | $59,100 | $831 |
| Beverly | 1,625 | $45,926 | $165,900 | $753 |
| Crooksville | 2,379 | $47,411 | $103,300 | $721 |
| Philo | 683 | $42,344 | $109,000 | $827 |
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What is the median household income in Malta, OH?
The median household income in Malta is $38,523, 46% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $98,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Malta?
The median gross rent in Malta is $833 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Malta, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
What is the median age in Malta?
The median age in Malta is 36.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Malta?
The average commute to work in Malta is 19 minutes; 5.1% 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?
11.6% 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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