Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Malta, IL
$302,495Median listing price
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About Malta
A small DeKalb County village (about 1,143 residents in 2020) with a small-town core. Housing is older village homes at affordable prices ($302,495 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Malta
The median listing price in Malta is $302,495.
Top places in Malta
- Kishwaukee College
- Downtown Malta
- Malta Village Hall
- Village park
- Surrounding farmland
Commuting from Malta
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 65 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Malta FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Malta, IL?
The median listing price in Malta is $302,495. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Malta, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 65 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 20 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.