At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$37,583 per capita
Home Value
$122,700
Zillow: $160,966
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.1% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.4% (106% 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 $160,966. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population658
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$37,583
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,700
Rent$1,038
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$160,966
Housing Units293
Rent Burden14.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,263 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alden was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.