Living in Alden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alden · Census data 2020–2024
Alden has 2,633 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $70,541 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $213,500, the median rent is $945/month.
Alden at a glance
- Population
- 2,633
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,541State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $213,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Alden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
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 $213,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,619 a month in housing costs.
Alden median household income
The median household income in Alden is $70,541 and the income per person is $40,418. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Alden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,232
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.18
Alden demographics
- Population
- 2,633
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,196
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alden ›
Education in Alden
27% of adults 25 and older in Alden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alden
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Alden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Town Line | 2,229 | $78,393 | $257,300 | — |
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Clarence | 2,673 | $88,269 | $338,800 | $650 |
| Akron | 2,897 | $44,935 | $207,000 | $739 |
| Elma Center | 2,814 | $121,425 | $423,000 | $1,395 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
| Clarence Center | 2,432 | $143,344 | $460,000 | — |
| Billington Heights | 1,610 | $81,947 | $347,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alden, NY?
The median household income in Alden is $70,541, 18% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $213,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Alden?
The median gross rent in Alden is $945 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Alden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Alden?
The median age in Alden is 41.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Alden?
The average commute to work in Alden is 29 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alden?
The unemployment rate in Alden is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alden?
27% 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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