Living in Malden, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malden · Census data 2020–2024
Malden has 100 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $26,250 (73% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $49,500.
Malden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Malden at a glance
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 57.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $26,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $49,500State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
Is Malden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Malden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malden the median home value is $49,500, 85% 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 $26,250 and the income per person is $18,424. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Malden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.13
Malden demographics
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 39%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malden ›
Education in Malden
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Malden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malden
- Unemployment rate
- 28.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Malden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | 100 | $26,250 | $49,500 | — |
| Rosalia | 513 | $50,938 | $197,700 | $1,042 |
| St. John | 607 | $46,250 | $208,300 | $888 |
| Oakesdale | 396 | $78,750 | $258,300 | $575 |
| Waverly | 166 | $65,909 | $225,000 | $1,000 |
| Spangle | 322 | $74,145 | $314,500 | — |
| Latah | 235 | $56,875 | $175,000 | — |
| Steptoe | 162 | $51,136 | $251,900 | $1,375 |
| Fairfield | 621 | $81,923 | $249,100 | $1,172 |
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What is the median household income in Malden, WA?
The median household income in Malden is $26,250, 73% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $49,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Malden, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Malden?
The median age in Malden is 57.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Malden?
The unemployment rate in Malden is 28.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malden?
17.9% 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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