The Town FilesMalaga, New Jersey
Community in Gloucester County · population 1,475 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $236,300
- Household income
- $107,553
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 38.0
Malaga is a community of 1,475 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $236,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 70% of New Jersey towns.
How Malaga ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Malaga is worth $236,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $107,553, which is more affordable than 99% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,117 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Malaga | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,117 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $107,553 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Malaga
| People | Malaga | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Malaga
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malaga since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1990 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 10, 2008.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 124,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,070 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Malaga itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Towns near Malaga
- Franklin, NJ2.3 mi · 16,380 people · home $306,800
- Franklinville, NJ2.8 mi · 1,927 people · home $268,100
- Newfield, NJ3.2 mi · 1,774 people · home $259,400
- Pittsgrove, NJ4.7 mi · 8,777 people · home $302,500
- Victory Lakes, NJ5.8 mi · 1,999 people · home $271,800
- Clayton, NJ5.9 mi · 8,807 people · home $252,300
- Elmer, NJ6.4 mi · 1,347 people · home $227,300
- Buena, NJ6.9 mi · 4,501 people · home $256,800
Malaga questions
Is Malaga, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Malaga scores better for retirees than 10% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 65%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Malaga?
The median owner-occupied home in Malaga is valued at $236,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,553, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,117 a month.
What is the weather like in Malaga?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 13.3 inches of snow.
Does Malaga get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Malaga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1990. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)