How many renters in Malden, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.2% (±4.9 points) of renting households in Malden, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.2% (±4.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Malden
| Share of income spent on rent | Malden | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.1% (±2.7 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.5 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±2.8 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±2.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±3.8 points) | 37.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Malden against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Malden | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.2% (±4.9 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±3.8 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±1.8 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,242 (±$5,404) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,204 (±$62) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Malden, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Malden ranks 25 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Malden
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | — | 51.2% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Everett | 1.6 mi | 56.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 1.8 mi | 50.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 2.6 mi | 41.0% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Chelsea | 2.6 mi | 59.4% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Somerville | 3.4 mi | 36.2% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Revere | 3.5 mi | 57.9% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus (community) | 3.5 mi | 53.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus | 3.5 mi | 53.0% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Medford, MA (41.0%), Somerville, MA (36.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chelsea, MA (59.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Holliston | 53.5% (±21.9 points) |
| 20 | Framingham | 53.4% (±5.1 points) |
| 21 | Concord | 53.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 22 | Westford | 53.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 23 | Lowell | 52.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 24 | Chelmsford | 51.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 25 | Malden | 51.2% (±4.9 points) |
| 26 | Townsend | 50.5% (±19.6 points) |
| 27 | Burlington | 50.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 28 | Melrose | 50.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 29 | Lexington | 50.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 30 | Sherborn | 48.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 31 | Acton | 47.7% (±10.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Malden
Are renters in Malden rent-burdened?
51.2% of renting households in Malden pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Malden spend on rent?
The median renting household in Malden, MA spends 30.5% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden city, Massachusetts
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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