Malden, MA

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Malden, Massachusetts

Introduction to Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city features a hilly, wooded landscape and it's bordered in the north by the cliffs of Middlesex Fells and situated north of the Mystic River. It features a large number of attractive Victorian era homes. Numerous products are manufactured in the city including mattresses, furniture, computer printers, chemicals, paper boxes and inks. Malden includes a large number of distinct neighborhoods.

Malden History

The city was established in 1640 by Puritans. The region was initially named "Mistic Side" and was part of Charleston. The city was named in tribute to Malden, England by an early landowner, Joseph Hills. It was one of the first towns that petitioned the Colonial government to secede from the British Empire. During the time of the American Revolution, the population was approximately one thousand. Farming and fishing along the Mystic River were significant factors for the community. It was incorporated as a city in 1882.

Malden Historic Sites

Bell Rock Memorial Park
Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank
Converse Memorial Building
Charles A. Daniels School
Wilbur Fiske Haven House
Odd Fellows Building
St. Paul's Parish Church
Waitt Brick Block

Malden Activities

The numerous parks provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Middlesex Fell Reservation is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy the nearby beaches and the variety of activities and professional sports teams in nearby Boston.

Malden Transportation

Air travel services are available from the nearby Logan International Airport in Boston.

High Points

Malden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Malden, MA

Comparing Malden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Category	Value
Nearest Large City	4 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts
County	Middlesex
Standard Zip Codes	02148
Phone Area Codes	781
Time Zone	Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	42.425
Longitude	-71.066

Station	BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP
Distance	4.8 miles
Jan Temp	22 to 37 F
Apr Temp	41 to 56 F
Jul Temp	66 to 82 F
Oct Temp	46 to 62 F
Annual Precip	42.5 inches

Station	READING
Distance	7.2 miles
Jan Temp	16 to 35 F
Apr Temp	35 to 58 F
Jul Temp	60 to 83 F
Oct Temp	39 to 62 F
Annual Precip	48.3 inches

Station	BEDFORD
Distance	11.8 miles
Jan Temp	16 to 35 F
Apr Temp	36 to 58 F
Jul Temp	60 to 83 F
Oct Temp	39 to 62 F
Annual Precip	46.9 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	56,340	100%
Male	27,122	48.1%
Female	29,218	51.9%
Under 18	11,238	19.9%
18+	45,102	80.1%
65+	7,804	13.9%
Median Age	35.7
Average Family Size	3.13
White	40,618	72.1%
African-American	4,592	8.2%
Asian	7,882	14%
American Indian & Alaskan	80	0.1%
Other	1,184	2.1%
Mixed Race	1,951	3.5%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	2,696	4.8%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	55,871
Growth	-469
Growth %	-0.79%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	25.4%
Italian	20.6%
Irish	18%
English	3.9%
Haitian	3.1%
US/American	3.1%
French (except Basque)	2.5%
French Canadian	2.4%
Polish	2.1%
Brazilian	1.9%
Portuguese	1.9%
German	1.6%
Russian	1.6%
Scottish	1.5%
Scotch-Irish	1.2%
Canadian	0.9%
Swedish	0.8%
African	0.6%
Greek	0.6%
Cape Verdean	0.4%
Moroccan	0.4%
Ethiopian	0.3%
British	0.3%
Ukrainian	0.3%
Jamaican	0.3%
Other Arab	0.3%
Iranian	0.3%
Romanian	0.3%
Arab/Arabic	0.2%
Nigerian	0.2%
Egyptian	0.2%
Dutch	0.2%
Norwegian	0.2%
European	0.2%
West Indian	0.2%
Lebanese	0.2%
Danish	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Malden	56,340	$55,557
Chelsea	35,080	$32,130
Everett	38,037	$49,876
Medford	55,765	$62,409
Melrose	27,134	$78,144
Revere	47,283	$45,865
Somerville	77,478	$51,243

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Malden Public Library 36 Salem St. Malden, Massachusetts (781) 324-0218

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Public library c1906.

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Public library c1906.

High school between 1900 and 1910

B.& M. Ry. Boston and Maine Railroad station c1906.

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