At a Glance
Median Income
$78,147
$36,976 per capita
Home Value
$227,900
Zillow: $256,298
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
42.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
2,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Aldan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aldan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aldan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aldan residents earn a median household income of $78,147 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,976. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aldan is $227,900 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,298. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Aldan reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Aldan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aldan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,219
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density7,032/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,147
Per Capita$36,976
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,900
Rent$1,191
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$256,298
Housing Units1,766
Rent Burden42.0%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property2,766/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary505/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Aldan was founded in 1893.
The median home in Aldan was built in 1950.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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