Malone, NY

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Malone, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Malone Almanac

Malone Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Malone Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Malone, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Malone Public Libraries

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Malone Hospitals

ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
133 PARK STREET
(518) 483-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Malone High Schools (2004)

FRANKLIN ACAD HS
42 HUSKIE LANE
518-483-7807
Serves 783 students.

Malone Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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