Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Malden is a small town in Indiana with a population of 235. Residents earn $92,596 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Malden receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Malden stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Malden is $92,596, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Malden is $226,700, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Malden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,596 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,701 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,304 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,215 |
| County GDP | $9,875M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 439 |
| Retail | 464 |
| Manufacturing | 151 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $226,700 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,441/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 711 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3767°N, 87.0280°W |
| County FIPS | 18127 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 331/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 464 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |