Malden, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Malden, MO
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 $38,786 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,813. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,893. Median rent is $702/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 548 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,730/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.