What are the schools like in Malden, IN?

School district data for Malden is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Malden?

The median household income in Malden, IN is $66,863 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Malden, IN?

Malden has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Malden, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Malden, IN affordable or expensive?

Malden's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Malden is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Malden, IN?

Malden has a violent crime rate of 111.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Malden, IN a Good Place to Live?

Malden is a small town of 299 in Indiana, with a median household income of $66,863 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Malden's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Malden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Malden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Malden's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Malden costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Malden, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,863	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Malden's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.5 /100k

Property Crime

544.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Malden, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Malden sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Malden, IN
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Malden, IN	National Avg
Population	299	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kouts, IN 4 mi Boone Grove, IN 6 mi Aberdeen, IN 6 mi Valparaiso, IN 7 mi Wanatah, IN 8 mi

Malden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malden, IN affordable or expensive?

Malden's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Malden roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Malden, IN?

Malden's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Malden?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Malden, IN a good place to live?

Malden, IN has a population of 299, a median household income of $66,863, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Malden?

Malden averages 33.9°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Malden?

The population of Malden, Indiana is 299 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Malden?

Key numbers for living in Malden: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $66,863, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Malden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.