At a Glance
Median Income
$69,327
$25,687 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
Zillow: $165,646
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.0% smoking rate
How Malden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Malden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Malden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malden residents earn a median household income of $69,327 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,687. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,646. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
12.1% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population473
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,327
Per Capita$25,687
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$1,014
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$165,646
Housing Units161
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation707 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Malden was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.