At a Glance
Median Income
$49,571
$33,027 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
Zillow: $92,861
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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?
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 $49,571 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,027. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Malden is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,861. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Malden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,763/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Malden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Malden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age70.9 yrs
Density2,483/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,571
Per Capita$33,027
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,600
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$92,861
Housing Units260
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,763/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation601 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Malden was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
47.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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