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Malden, IL
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Malden, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Malden a Good Place to Live?
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 10.1% (181% 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.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,618/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.