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Alden, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
Alden, MN
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 $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,583. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $122,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,720. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Alden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 621/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.