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Compare Salem to Malden

This post compares Salem, Massachusetts to Malden, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Salem (city) Malden (city)
Population 43,146 61,212
Income (median) $54,186 $49,978
Home Value (median) $331,300 $359,700
White 77% 53%
Black 5% 16%
Asian 2% 23%
With Kids 24% 30%
Age (median) 36 35
Rentals 49% 59%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Salem or Malden?
A: Salem has a smaller population count than Malden: 43146 compared with 61212 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Salem or in Malden?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Salem.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Salem or Malden?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Salem.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Malden does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Salem versus 59% for Malden.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Salem may include: Northampton, Revere, and West-Springfield.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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