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Alden, NY


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Alden, New York

Alden, New York, in Erie county, is 13 miles E of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 19 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The people of the village are in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls metropolitan area. Alden has a population of 2,666.

The People and Families of Alden

In Alden, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alden had a median family income of $51,161.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Alden residents, with $700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alden Housing

In Alden, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Alden, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Alden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Alden Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Alden People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Alden, NY

Comparing Alden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women84
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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