At a Glance
Median Income
$27,321
$19,884 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $245,309
Violent Crime
246/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Malden residents earn a median household income of $27,321 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,884. The unemployment rate stands at 19.5% (442% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,309. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,321
Per Capita$19,884
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$245,309
Housing Units79
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property2,573/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,125 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Malden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.
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