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Malone, New York

Introduction to Malone, New York

Malone, New York, in Franklin county, is 129 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 236 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village has a population of 6,075.

Malone History

The community, which was named in honor of the Shakespearean scholar Edmund Malone, was settled around 1802. It was officially incorporated in 1833. During the War of 1812, the British plundered the village and in 1865, the Fernians gathered in Malone before they invaded Canada. The First Congregational Church in Malone was one of the last stops in the underground railway system. The basement and choir nook of this church were used as hide-aways for slaves.

Malone and Nearby Attractions

  • Franklin County House of History
  • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
  • Diana Historical Museum
  • The Wilder Homestead
  • Saint Lawrence State Park
  • Macomb Reservation State Park

Things To Do In Malone

Franklin County House of History is a museum located near Malone. The Akwesasne Cultural Center displays artifacts and exhibits which depict the heritage and culture of the Akwesasne Mohawk tribe. Saint Lawrence State Park and Higley Flow State Park have picnic areas, hiking trails, and facilities for camping and boating. Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Cottage, a popular historic site near Malone, was the home of the writer from 1887 to 1888.

Malone Transportation

Air transportation is available at Massena International Airport.

Malone Higher Education

North Country Community College is the local college. Colleges nearby include Clarkson University, Paul Smiths College, and SUNY Potsdam.

High Points

Malone strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Malone Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Malone Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Malone Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Malone, NY

Comparing Malone to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use74
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built11

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