Malaga, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
693 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$348 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$934 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno County
6
Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno County
6
Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 41
Feb 4 15 44
Mar 4 14 48
Apr 2 6 52
May 1 2 61
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 75
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 1 60
Nov 2 5 48
Dec 4 10 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Malaga Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Alice M Worsley
2 miles, S · 1.4star
Calwa Elementary
2 miles, N · 1.4star
Aynesworth Elementary
2 miles, N · 1.4star

Colleges

Fresno Pacific University
3 miles, N · 2.3star
California Christian College
5 miles, NE · 1star
Fresno City College
7 miles, N · 1.4star
UEI College-Fresno
8 miles, N · 1star

Hospitals

Saint Agnes Medical Center
11 miles, N · 2.3star
Clovis Community Medical Center
11 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
82 miles, NE · 1star
Meadows Field
94 miles, S · 1star
San Luis County Regional Airport
112 miles, SW · 1star