Living in Malden, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malden · Census data 2020–2024
Malden has 3,805 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $40,118 (43% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $101,300, the median rent is $673/month.
Malden at a glance
- Population
- 3,805
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,118State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $101,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $673/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Malden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Malden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malden the median home value is $101,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
Malden median household income
The median household income in Malden is $40,118 and the income per person is $25,634. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Malden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,968
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Renter-occupied
- 49%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.31
Malden demographics
- Population
- 3,805
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,611
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malden ›
Education in Malden
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Malden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malden
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Malden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | 3,805 | $40,118 | $101,300 | $673 |
| Bernie | 1,725 | $48,438 | $98,100 | $768 |
| Campbell | 1,766 | $49,926 | $75,300 | $641 |
| Parma | 596 | $63,750 | $43,300 | $575 |
| Clarkton | 958 | $46,333 | $47,000 | $611 |
| Risco | 288 | $48,000 | $62,300 | $696 |
| Gideon | 662 | $41,538 | $55,500 | $489 |
| St. Francis | 177 | $37,188 | $47,800 | $575 |
| Dexter | 7,891 | $51,701 | $137,200 | $765 |
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What is the median household income in Malden, MO?
The median household income in Malden is $40,118, 43% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $101,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Malden?
The median gross rent in Malden is $673 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Malden, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
What is the median age in Malden?
The median age in Malden is 38.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Malden?
The average commute to work in Malden is 22 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malden?
The unemployment rate in Malden is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malden?
10.6% 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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