Illinois
Malden is a small town in Illinois with a population of 473. Residents earn $69,327 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Malden receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Malden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Malden is $69,327, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Malden is $102,600, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Malden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,327 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,687 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,389 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 771 |
| County GDP | $1,598M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 95 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.23% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $102,600 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,014 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,364 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.23% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4250°N, 89.3698°W |
| County FIPS | 17011 |
Winner: Republican by 24.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,752/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |