At a Glance
Median Income
$55,893
$51,670 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
Zillow: $413,804
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
11.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alden residents earn a median household income of $55,893 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,670. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,804. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
35.1% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,893
Per Capita$51,670
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$839M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$413,804
Housing Units162
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,139/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation613 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alden was built in 1948.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.