Housing in Alden, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$158,494
Alden vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Alden is highlighted.
Median Home Value
22nd%ilemost expensive$102,500show rank
Median Rent
5th%ilemost expensive rent$562show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$102,500
Median Rent
$562
Total Housing Units
388
Vacancy Rate
6.2%
Owner Occupied
64.0%
Renter Occupied
36.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,314
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$742
Housing Types
Single Family76.3%
Multi-Family23.2%
Mobile Home0.5%
The median home value in Alden, IA is $102,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Alden is $158,494. The median rent is $562 per month (Census ACS). About 64.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 388 total housing units.