Living in Alden, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alden · Census data 2020–2024
Alden has 133 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $56,250 (23% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $311,400.
Alden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alden at a glance
- Population
- 133
- Median age
- 59.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $311,400State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Alden a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Michigan median; home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alden the median home value is $311,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Alden median household income
The median household income in Alden is $56,250 and the income per person is $38,895. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Alden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 121
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 39.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.82
39.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alden has many vacation and second homes.
Alden demographics
- Population
- 133
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 73
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alden ›
Education in Alden
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Alden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alden
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Alden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden | 133 | $56,250 | $311,400 | — |
| Rapid City | 1,328 | $73,021 | $214,700 | $969 |
| Elk Rapids | 1,624 | $70,938 | $393,400 | $1,056 |
| Bellaire | 1,008 | $55,789 | $230,100 | $799 |
| Mancelona | 1,476 | $51,691 | $131,400 | $791 |
| Kalkaska | 2,539 | $57,143 | $155,600 | $633 |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
| Manistee Lake | 412 | $56,250 | $175,000 | — |
| Alba | 282 | $100,870 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Alden, MI?
The median household income in Alden is $56,250, 23% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alden?
The median home value in Alden is $311,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Alden, MI a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Michigan median; home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Alden?
The median age in Alden is 59.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Alden?
The average commute to work in Alden is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alden?
The unemployment rate in Alden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alden?
29.6% of adults in Alden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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