Living in Malone, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malone · Census data 2020–2024
Malone has 518 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $117,969 (20% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $447,800.
Malone is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malone at a glance
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $117,969State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $447,800State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Malone a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Malone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malone the median home value is $447,800, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,817 a month in housing costs.
Malone median household income
The median household income in Malone is $117,969 and the income per person is $29,555. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Malone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 4.43
Malone demographics
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malone ›
Education in Malone
6% of adults 25 and older in Malone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malone
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Malone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone | 518 | $117,969 | $447,800 | — |
| McCleary | 2,094 | $77,813 | $351,700 | $1,077 |
| Elma | 3,483 | $78,086 | $409,600 | $984 |
| Satsop | 780 | $62,241 | $350,000 | $3,501 |
| Oakville | 878 | $63,893 | $230,800 | $1,139 |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Rochester | 5,834 | $99,286 | $445,300 | $1,161 |
| Tumwater | 26,956 | $95,212 | $472,200 | $1,779 |
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What is the median household income in Malone, WA?
The median household income in Malone is $117,969, 20% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malone?
The median home value in Malone is $447,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Malone, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Malone?
The median age in Malone is 39.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Malone?
The average commute to work in Malone is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malone?
The unemployment rate in Malone is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malone?
6% of adults in Malone 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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