Malden, Massachusetts

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Northeast Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Malden is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 65,133, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $688,066. Median household income is $90,295.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 65,133 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $688,066 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,295 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 36.5 minutes
  • Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

65,133

Source: Census ACS

$688,066

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,295

Source: Census ACS

36.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

73

Source: Walk Score

148 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Middlesex County (county-level results)

68%
29%
Democrat 554,471
Republican 235,118
Leans D+39.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 29.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 36.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 23.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 73/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.2

Location

Malden, MA (42.4291, -71.0605)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.