Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Malden, MA
$674,500Median listing price
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About Malden
Malden is a dense and affordable inner-city of Boston's near north, known for its revitalized downtown and easy transit access. Housing is mostly triple-deckers, older two-family homes, condos, and newer apartment developments around Malden Center and Oak Grove.
Home prices in Malden
The median listing price in Malden is $674,500.
Top places in Malden
- Malden Center — downtown commercial core around the Orange Line station with restaurants and shops.
- Fellsmere Park — large city park with pond, playground, and athletic fields.
- Waitt's Mount — small summit park with Boston skyline views.
- Middlesex Fells Reservation (southern edge) — hiking trails and the Sheepfold area.
- Malden Public Library — historic Converse Memorial building.
- Beebe School neighborhood / Maplewood — residential areas near the Malden–Melrose line.
- Edgeworth and Oak Grove — residential districts around the northern Orange Line terminus.
- Malden River and the Northern Strand Community Trail — waterfront and rail-trail recreation.
Commuting from Malden
- MBTA Orange Line with two stations: Malden Center (city center) and Oak Grove (northern terminus, large park-and-ride garage).
- Commuter Rail Haverhill Line also stops at Malden Center.
- Typical Orange Line trip Malden Center to Downtown Crossing: approximately 20–25 minutes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–30 minutes off-peak (longer at rush hour via Route 1/Route 93).
Schools in Malden
Public schools: Malden Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Malden FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Malden, MA?
The median listing price in Malden is $674,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Malden, MA?
MBTA Orange Line with two stations: Malden Center (city center) and Oak Grove (northern terminus, large park-and-ride garage). - Which school district serves Malden, MA?
Malden is served by Malden Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.