Living in Malden, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malden · Census data 2020–2024
Malden has 137 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $95,288 (32% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $225,000.
Malden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malden at a glance
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 45State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $95,288State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
Is Malden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Indiana median.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Malden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malden the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Malden median household income
The median household income in Malden is $95,288 and the income per person is $46,243. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Malden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.04
Malden demographics
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malden ›
Education in Malden
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Malden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malden
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Malden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | 137 | $95,288 | $225,000 | — |
| Kouts | 2,372 | $77,607 | $235,400 | $739 |
| Aberdeen | 1,490 | $94,926 | $367,100 | $2,109 |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $267,300 | $1,224 |
| Wanatah | 1,178 | $68,409 | $195,100 | $978 |
| La Crosse | 651 | $74,107 | $140,700 | $894 |
| Shorewood Forest | 3,263 | $165,972 | $479,100 | — |
| Hebron | 3,976 | $73,812 | $202,800 | $967 |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,402 | $121,750 | $337,300 | $1,688 |
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What is the median household income in Malden, IN?
The median household income in Malden is $95,288, 32% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Malden?
The median home value in Malden is $225,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Malden, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Indiana median. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Malden?
The median age in Malden is 45 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Malden?
The unemployment rate in Malden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malden?
43.9% of adults in Malden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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