Malden, West Virginia

About Malden

Malden, WV is a small unincorporated community located in western West Virginia.

Officially, Malden is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.12 square miles.

📰 Malden News Today

• Rosalie Durst Obituary (2026) - Malden, WV - Charleston Gazette-Mail Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Brenda Elkins Obituary - Malden, WV Dignity Memorial · Aug 13
• Ruffner Log Cabin to be relocated WSAZ · Aug 10
• Fundraiser set for Saturday: Plans to move 1795 Ruffner Cabin to new Malden home - Charleston Gazette-Mail Charleston Gazette-Mail · Jun 12
• Mary Penn Obituary - Malden, WV Dignity Memorial · Jun 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Malden Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Malden — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Malden

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Malden

• Applebee's — american
• Fujiyama Steakhouse — japanese
• IHOP — breakfast
• Bob Evans — american
• China Buffet — chinese
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Franks pizza
• Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Pepperoni Grill — pizza
• Plaza Maya II — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Skyline Drive · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Malden

• 57th St Park reviews ★
• Craik-Patton Park reviews ★
• Daniel Boone Park reviews ★
• Malden village reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Malden

🏘️ Nearby Communities