A town of 2,633, settled in 1823. Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Alden does most differently from other towns.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Alden. Another town gets a different order.
The median sale price was $228,000 in February 2026.
Alden beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Alden | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 7.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Alden has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 109 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Alden for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Alden (15%), Buffalo (12%) and Amherst (11%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
6 notable people were born in Alden.
Town in New York, United States
Alden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 10,865 at the 2010 census. The town is derived from a family name known to early settlers. Alden is in the northeast part of Erie County, east of Buffalo. It contains a village also called Alden.
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