Malone is a small town of 399 in Texas, with a median household income of $36,875
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Malone stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Malone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Malone 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: 90.6
Malone's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Malone costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Malone, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$919
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Malone's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
196.5 /100k
Property Crime
1192.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Malone is served primarily by MALONE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Malone, TX
National Avg
School District
MALONE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Malone sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Malone's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Malone roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,800 and median rent is $919/month.
Malone's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Malone are operated by MALONE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Malone, TX has a population of 399, a median household income of $36,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Malone averages 57.1°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Malone, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76660.
The population of Malone, Texas is 399 with a median age of 21.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Malone: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $93,800, median household income $36,875, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Malone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
.jpg)