Malden, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Malden, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Malden research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Malden over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Malden:
The population in Malden is 65,509.
The median home value in Malden is $665,749.
The median income in Malden is $95,298.
The cost of living in Malden is 150 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Malden is $2,066.
The unemployment rate in Malden is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Malden is 13.3%.
The average high in Malden is 59.1° and the average low is 41.1°.
Malden SnackAbility
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Malden, MA Crime Report
Crime in Malden summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Malden. Key points include:
There were 972 total crimes in Malden in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Malden is 1,471.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Malden is 292.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Malden is 1,179.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Malden is -30.55% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Malden Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Malden / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 972 | 1,471.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 193 | 292.2 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 26 | 39.4 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 157 | 237.7 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 779 | 1,179.5 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 80 | 121.1 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 587 | 888.8 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 112 | 169.6 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Malden, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Malden summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Malden. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Malden is 150 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Malden is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Malden is $665,749.
The median income in Malden is $95,298.
Malden's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Malden Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Malden | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 221 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 119 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 136 | 100 | |
Malden, MA Weather
The average high in Malden is 59.1° and the average low is 41.1°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.5 inches of precipitation each year with 47.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Malden |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 47.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Malden Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Malden
The current population in Malden is 65,509. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65,509 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 65,463 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 65,602 | 8.1% |
| 2020 | 60,710 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 60,984 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 61,094 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 61,212 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 60,732 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 60,612 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 60,309 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 59,803 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 59,388 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 58,821 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 58,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Malden
Malden is:
42.4% White with 27,748 White residents.
13.1% African American with 8,599 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.
28.6% Asian with 18,745 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.0% Other with 1,338 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 3,685 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 5,323 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.4% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 13.1% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 28.6% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Malden
Malden is 48.5% female with 31,754 female residents.
Malden is 51.5% male with 33,755 male residents.
| Gender | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Malden for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Malden completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Malden completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Malden completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Malden completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Malden completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Malden completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Malden completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Malden completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Malden completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Malden, Massachusetts
5.3% of households in Malden earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Malden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Malden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Malden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Malden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in Malden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Malden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Malden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Malden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.0% of households in Malden earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.0% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
