Malden, MA 02148 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Malden, MA—02148

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$693,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$95,300

48.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

96.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$2,600

5.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,150

4.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,800

4.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,200

0.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Malden, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Malden, MA is $693,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Malden, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$693,000	1.1%
Single Family	$744,000	1.2%
Condos	$458,000	-0.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Malden, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Malden, MA is $2,710, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Malden, MA is studios: $2,010, 1-bedrooms: $2,310, 2-bedrooms: $2,920, 3-bedrooms: $3,240, 4-bedrooms: $3,790. The most common rental property sizes in Malden, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.4% and 35.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,710
Studio Rent	$1,800	$2,010
1 Bed Rent	$2,150	$2,310
2 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,920
3 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,240
4 Bed Rent	$3,900	$3,790

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.8%

1 Bedroom

37.4%

2 Bedrooms

35.1%

3 Bedrooms

14.6%

4 Bedrooms

2.5%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Malden, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Malden, MA is 22. This is a increase of 96.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$620,000	4.0%
Listing Count	64	93.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.1%	93.0%
Days on Market	22	96.0%

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Demographics — Malden, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Malden, MA has a population of 65,500, which has increased by 6.8% over the past 5 years. Malden, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 44.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	65,500	6.8%
% Under 18	18.0%	-6.2%
% Seniors	13.2%	8.2%
% WFH	17.6%	486.7%
% w/ College Degree	44.9%	23.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Malden, MA is a predominantly white area, with 42.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Malden, MA is asian, making up 28.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 40.8% of the population in Malden, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	42.4%	-9.6%
% Black	13.8%	-19.3%
% Hispanic	8.1%	-12.9%
% Asian	28.6%	22.7%
% Foreign Born	40.8%	-6.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Malden, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 491 mortgage originations in Malden, MA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Malden, MA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	491
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Malden, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Malden, MA under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Malden, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2,803
Total Units Section 8	1,543
% Rentals under Section 8	10.5%
% Occupied Section 8	94.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$270	$2,150	$2,420
2 Bedroom	$70	$2,800	$2,870
3 Bedroom	$260	$3,200	$3,460
4 Bedroom	-$90	$3,900	$3,810

Malden, MA—02148

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Malden, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Malden, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Malden, MA

Demographics — Malden, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Malden, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Malden, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Malden, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Malden, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.4
Median Home Price	$693,000
Median Household Income	$95,300

Malden, MA—02148

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Malden, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Malden, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Malden, MA

Demographics — Malden, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Malden, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Malden, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Malden, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Malden, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Everett, MA

Melrose, MA

Chelsea, MA

Somerville, MA

Charlestown, Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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