At a Glance
Median Income
$74,426
$39,652 per capita
Home Value
$206,700
Zillow: $254,231
Median Rent
$804/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.5% 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
4.2 / 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 $74,426 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,652. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alden is $206,700 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,231. Median rent is $804/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
29.0% of adults in Alden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,595
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,426
Per Capita$39,652
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,700
Rent$804
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$254,231
Housing Units1,223
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Alden was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.