Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
15%
Malden
Malden, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,332
Population
61,637
Renter Mix
63% Rent
A cozy community minutes from Boston
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Located five miles north of Boston, Malden combines city accessibility with neighborhood comfort. The rental market includes modern apartment communities and traditional New England multi-family homes, with average rents ranging from $2,112 for studios to $3,171 for three-bedroom units. Malden Square anchors the city's commercial district, while established neighborhoods like Maplewood and Bellrock feature tree-lined streets. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the 56-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation or walk around Fellsmere Pond. Pine Banks Park, co-managed with Melrose, offers sports fields and walking trails.
The Orange Line's Malden Center and Oak Grove stations connect residents to downtown Boston in minutes. Founded in 1640, Malden celebrates its heritage through architectural treasures like the Converse Memorial Library, designed by renowned architect H.H. Richardson. The city has grown into one of Massachusetts' most culturally diverse communities. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units experiencing a 3.3% year-over-year increase. Popular rental locations include the area surrounding Malden Center station, the Forestdale neighborhood, and the Edgeworth district - once home to the historic Converse Rubber Factory where the first "All-Star" basketball sneakers were manufactured.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,841
Average: $105,777
Education
23,728
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,356
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Malden has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Malden, MA is $2,108 for a studio, $2,308 for one bedroom, $2,859 for two bedrooms, and $3,367 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Malden has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,308/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$4,127/month
2,036 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,944/month
1,553 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,259/month
1,772 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Malden, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,773 Students
Public
Grades K-8
923 Students
Public
Grades K-8
919 Students
Public
Grades K-8
805 Students
Public
Grades K-8
496 Students
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,773 Students
Public
Grades K-8
923 Students
Public
Grades K-8
919 Students
Public
Grades K-8
805 Students
Public
Grades K-8
496 Students
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,773 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,792 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Revere Beach Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.