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MT area data

Malta, MT

Malta, MT.

Population: 2,737 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,058
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+119.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$243,651
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7

Amenities

Nearest airport
Malta Airport (MLK) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+21 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,519
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
807
Average weekly wage
$698
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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