Malden, MA Economy


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Malden, MA is a great place to live for those looking to find an affordable apartment. On average, two bedroom rents are $2,660 which is significantly higher than the US average of $1,430. Residents in Malden will also find that their grocery costs are slightly more expensive with a grocery cost index of 110 compared to the US average of 100. Local companies in Malden include Malden Public Schools and Middlesex Community College. As for grocery stores, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods Market, and Price Rite Supermarket are all popular choices for residents of Malden.

Malden has an unemployment rate of 7.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Malden has seen the job market increase by 4.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Malden
- The Sales Tax Rate for Malden is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Malden is 5.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Malden
- The average income of a Malden resident is $26,760 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Malden resident is $77,119 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyMalden, MassachusettsUnited States
  7.16
  -9.1%-6.2%
  39.9%33.5%
  6.3%6.2%
  5.1%4.6%
  $38,784$37,638
  $77,119$69,021
  $90,490$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.7%6.8%
  7.8%10.0%
  1.2%2.5%
  8.8%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  5.9%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  12.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.4%4.2%
  9.6%9.3%
  16.4%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  9.7%7.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  4.0%4.7%
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Getting into downtown Boston is quick and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Malden has good schools and is an easy commute to Boston on public transportation. Property taxes are high. The weather is very changeable. It is not  More

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Malden is the northern end of the Boston metro area where the last two orange line stops make for an excellent commute. The pricing starts to get to a place where  More

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