Malden, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
102 Population 152/sq mi density
$27,321 Median Income $19,884 per capita
$73,600 Home Value $245,309 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,321 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Malden, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,321
64% below
$19,884 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
74% below
Zillow: $245,309
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
77.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
36%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $27,321 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,884. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population102
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,321
Per Capita$19,884
Unemployment
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%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI38 (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%
Broadband81.4%
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
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.