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Malden, IL

Malden, IL.

Population: 558 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Malden, IL is $111,800. Homes sell for a median $157,500 after a median 68 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$111,800

Median home value (Census)

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$111,800
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$157,500
Median list price
$115,000
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
+12.5%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$683/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$750/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$981/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,352/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Malden Grade School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (6.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
22.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Foley Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
62.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,879
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
48.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,360
Average weekly wage
$1,136
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MaldenState medianUS median
Median sale price$157,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,879$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Malden, IL?
$111,800 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Malden, IL?
$157,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Malden, IL?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Malden, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $981/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Malden, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, cold wave, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Malden, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Malden, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Malden, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Malden, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Malden, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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