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Alden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
Alden, IA
At a Glance
How Alden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alden residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,371. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,462. Median rent is $562/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Alden reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.