Malta is a small town of 677 in Ohio, with a median household income of $30,625
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Malta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Malta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Malta city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.9
Malta's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Malta costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Malta, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Malta's violent crime rate is 255.0 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
255.0 /100k
Property Crime
778.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Malta is served primarily by Morgan Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Malta, OH
National Avg
School District
Morgan Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Malta sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Malta's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Malta roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,200 and median rent is $692/month.
Malta's violent crime rate is 255.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 778.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Malta are operated by Morgan Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Malta, OH has a population of 677, a median household income of $30,625, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Malta averages 38.8°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Malta, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43758.
The population of Malta, Ohio is 677 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Malta: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $90,200, median household income $30,625, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Malta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
