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Malta, IL

Malta, IL.

Population: 1,738 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Malta, IL is $279,990 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 42 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,990

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$279,990
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+22.3%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$279,990
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$399,900
Median list price
$297,000
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+40.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,481/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,301/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
De Kalb ROE, DeKalb CUSD 428
Schools include
KEC Central EFE 170, KEC Area Voc Center, Malta Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Acme Solvents Reclaiming, Inc. (Morristown Plant) (17.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,282

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Hendrickson Flying Service Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
65.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,465
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
60.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,522
Average weekly wage
$1,118
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
264

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MaltaState medianUS median
Typical home value$279,990$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$399,900$212,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,465$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Malta, IL?
$279,990.
What is the median sale price in Malta, IL?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Malta, IL?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Malta, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,481/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Malta, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Malta, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Malta, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Malta, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Malta, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Malta, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Malta, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Malta

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