At a Glance
Median Income
$95,298
$47,303 per capita
Home Value
$607,500
Zillow: $667,071
Median Rent
$2,066/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
1,184/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $95,298 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,303. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $607,500 , 116% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $667,071. Median rent is $2,066/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,184/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
44.9% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population65,509
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density12,972/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,298
Per Capita$47,303
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$607,500
Rent$2,066
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$667,071
Housing Units27,708
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent267/100K
Property1,184/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault207/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Malden was founded in 1640.
The median home in Malden was built in 1942.
19.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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