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Malden, Massachusetts

city · Middlesex County

At a glance

65,906
Population
$633,500
Median home value (all homes)
109% above U.S. median
$688,066
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,204/mo
Median rent
64% above U.S. median
$100,606
Median household income
28% above U.S. median
34.4 min
Average commute
94.3%
Homes with broadband
84.76%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 137 — 37% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing126% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost28% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86%
College graduates45.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Malden Redevelopment Authority
The Malden Redevelopment Authority administers federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs, oversees development in urban renewal areas, and manages low-interest loan and mortgage programs for Malden's residential and commercial properties, as well as housing rehabilitation and related public works projects. Its staff and programs have been incorporated into the City of Malden’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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