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Malden
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Malden is a suburb of Boston with a population of 65,602. Malden is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Malden offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Malden there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Malden and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Malden are above average.

About

About Malden...
Population
65,602

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$491,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,774
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    58%
  • Own
    42%
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Malden Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    193.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    16.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    41.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    165.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    862.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    164.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Malden

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,119
National
$69,021

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