What percentage of people rent in Alden, MN?
17.2% (±8.0 points) of the occupied homes in Alden, MN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 47 renting households against 226 that own their home.
In Alden, the share of households that rent went from 20.1% in 2015–2019 to 17.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.2% (±8.0 points)
- Renting households
- 47 (±24)
- Median renter income
- $66,250 (±$49,983)
Who rents and who owns in Alden
| Alden | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.2% (±8.0 points) | 20.5% (±1.8 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 47 (±24) | 2,633 (±243) | 641,268 (±4,528) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 226 (±32) | 10,213 (±282) | 1,666,687 (±7,556) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.9 (±0.8) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $66,250 (±$49,983) | $34,531 (±$2,560) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $74,000 (±$18,075) | $79,415 (±$3,108) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Alden, the renter share is not measurably different from Freeborn County (20.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (27.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Freeborn County, Alden ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 708 of 2,628.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Alden has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.1% (±7.7 points) | 17.2% (±8.0 points) | −2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $642 (±$155) | $1,042 (±$505) | +62.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,750 (±$4,997) | $73,250 (±$14,293) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Alden
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden | — | 17.2% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Carlston Township | 3.6 mi | 16.8% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township (Freeborn County) | 3.6 mi | 9.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conger | 4.2 mi | 2.1% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Pickerel Lake Township | 5.6 mi | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Manchester Township | 5.7 mi | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Walters | 6.8 mi | 23.1% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeborn | 6.8 mi | 17.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 7.2 mi | 8.3% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conger, MN (2.1%), Pickerel Lake Township, MN (6.6%), Manchester Township, MN (2.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Freeborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Clarks Grove | 22.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Geneva | 20.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 8 | Emmons | 19.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 9 | Hartland | 18.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Freeborn | 17.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Shell Rock Township | 17.6% (±7.7 points) |
| 12 | Alden | 17.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Hayward | 16.8% (±10.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Carlston Township | 16.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 15 | London Township | 16.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 16 | Twin Lakes | 16.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 17 | Hartland Township | 10.8% (±7.2 points) |
| 18 | Nunda Township | 10.2% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Freeborn County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alden
How many renters are there in Alden?
Alden has an estimated 47 (±24) renting households, 17.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Alden?
In Alden, the share of households that rent went from 20.1% in 2015–2019 to 17.2% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Alden?
A renting household in Alden has 2.9 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Alden?
The median renting household in Alden, MN has an income of $66,250 (±$49,983) a year, against $74,000 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Alden city, Minnesota (place:00838, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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