Neighborhood in Seminole, Gaines County

Living in Malone, Seminole

B+

2nd of 5areas in Seminole
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Seminole overall: B-

Malone is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy19.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
730
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$180,000
Household income
$61,400
Average commute
13 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Malone

Malone is a neighborhood in Seminole with about 700 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 77% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 5 areas in Seminole, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Malone

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Malone

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Malone report card

Each grade compares Malone with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Homes cost 2.9x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $61,400, 3.7% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 254 violent crimes per 100k, 629 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 13 min, 10.0% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Malone compared with Seminole

Better than Seminole

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%26 points higher than Seminole (74%)
  • Average commute: 13 min44% lower than Seminole (24 min)
  • Vacant homes: 0%10 points lower than Seminole (9.7%)

Worse than Seminole

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10%8 points lower than Seminole (18%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CSeminole ElementaryElementary, Seminole ISD0.7 mi
  • CSeminole Junior HighMiddle, Seminole ISD0.9 mi
  • ASeminole High SchoolHigh, Seminole ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Malone

The median home is worth $180,000, about the same as the Seminole median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,232 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median home valueAbout the same as Seminole$180,000$177,000$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Seminole2.9x2.9x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Seminole100%74%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Seminole0%9.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Seminole198019791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,232
Mortgage payment
$985
Property tax
$247

Based on a $180,000 home in Malone, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSeminoleTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Seminole$61,400$60,390$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Seminole3.7%2.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Seminole0%6.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Seminole10%18%34%
Average commute44% lower than Seminole13 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Seminole10.0%1.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Seminole0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Seminole90%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Malone

Under 1824%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6460%
65 and over4.0%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black1.6%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race0.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Seminole

  1. 1B+City Park AdditionMedian rent $820
  2. 3BSmallin Terrace AdditionMedian rent $820
  3. 4B-Mesquite ApartmentsMedian rent $820
  4. 5C+Russell AdditionMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Basham Number 15 ColoniaPalmview
  2. BRogersAndrews
  3. B-East Big SpringBig Spring

Questions about Malone

Is Malone a good place to live?

Malone is a neighborhood in Seminole, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Seminole. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Malone?

The median home is worth $180,000, about the same as the Seminole median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Seminole.

What schools serve Malone?

The closest rated public schools are Seminole Elementary (elementary, rated C), Seminole Junior High (middle, rated C) and Seminole High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Malone name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.