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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 $684,055.
The median income in Malden is $100,606.
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 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 227 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Malden Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Malden
The current population in Malden is 65,906. The population has increased 13.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65,906 | 0.6% |
| 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
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Malden is:
38.7% White with 25,535 White residents.
13.2% African American with 8,677 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
28.1% Asian with 18,520 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.4% Other with 1,588 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 5,297 Two Or More residents.
9.5% Hispanic with 6,240 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.2% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 28.1% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Malden
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Malden is 49.2% female with 32,435 female residents.
Malden is 50.8% male with 33,471 male residents.
| Gender | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Malden for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Malden completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Malden completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% 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.
4.0% of adults in Malden completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Malden, Massachusetts
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5.0% of households in Malden earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Malden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Malden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Malden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Malden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Malden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Malden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Malden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.4% of households in Malden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.4% of households in Malden earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Malden | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.4% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
