Alden, IA
1 neighborhoods · 1,586 residents · Iowa
B+
74/100
75
Safety Score
82
Affordability
$65K
Median Income
$115K
Median Home Value
Is Alden, IA a Good Place to Live?
Alden receives an overall livability grade of B+ (74/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Iowa. Safety scores B+ (75/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (82/100) with a median household income of $64,545 and median home values around $114,900.
About 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%. 69% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$582
Median Rent/mo
17.8%
College Educated
4.2%
Unemployment
69%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
1,586
Population
1
Zip Codes
Hardin
County
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Neighborhoods in Alden
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50006Hardin Co. | 74 B+ | 75 | 82 | $65K | $115K | 1,586 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.