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Malden, MO
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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 5.1% (42% 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 $81,592. 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 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,820/100K. The murder rate is 23.6/100K.
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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.