Washington · Metropolitan Area
Malden is a small town in Washington with a population of 102. Residents earn $27,321 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
Based on current data, Malden receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Malden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Malden is $27,321, 64% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Malden is $73,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Malden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $27,321 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,884 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,259 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,041 |
| Unemployment | 19.5% |
| 442% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,669 |
| County GDP | $40,044M |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Healthcare | 1,797 |
| Retail | 1,585 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.47% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $73,600 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.47% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,070/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disasters | 819 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.4 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,125 ft (648 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2296°N, 117.4731°W |
| County FIPS | 53063 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 43.0% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Retail Stores | 1,585 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 819 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |