Minnesota
Alden is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 658. Residents earn $75,833 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alden receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alden is $75,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Alden is $122,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Alden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,833 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,583 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,740 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 832 |
| County GDP | $1,740M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $122,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,720 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 87.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6675°N, 93.5698°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27047 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 678/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |