Living in Malin, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malin · Census data 2020–2024
Malin has 799 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $49,643 (40% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $206,900, the median rent is $981/month.
Malin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malin at a glance
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 25.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $49,643State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $206,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Malin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Malin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malin the median home value is $206,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Malin median household income
The median household income in Malin is $49,643 and the income per person is $14,104. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Malin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 3.73
Malin demographics
- Population
- 799
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 16.9%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malin ›
Education in Malin
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Malin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malin
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.1%
Malin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malin | 799 | $49,643 | $206,900 | $981 |
| Tulelake | 925 | $47,574 | $170,200 | $852 |
| Newell | 472 | $36,620 | — | — |
| Merrill | 819 | $56,607 | $204,700 | $678 |
| Bonanza | 632 | $66,250 | $261,700 | $489 |
| Falcon Heights | 837 | $61,773 | $193,600 | — |
| Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $249,200 | $1,015 |
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $287,000 | $986 |
| Dorris | 869 | $41,563 | $154,700 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in Malin, OR?
The median household income in Malin is $49,643, 40% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malin?
The median home value in Malin is $206,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Malin?
The median gross rent in Malin is $981 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Malin, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Malin?
The median age in Malin is 25.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Malin?
The average commute to work in Malin is 27 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malin?
The unemployment rate in Malin is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malin?
7.9% of adults in Malin 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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