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Alden, New York

Village · Population 2,764 · #252 in New York
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Alden is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 10,865 at the 2010 census.

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About Alden

Alden is a small town in northwestern New York counting 2,764 people who proudly call it home.

Alden holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,016 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Alden Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Alden — but the New York one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alden

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🏫 Schools in Alden

  • ALDEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
  • ALDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • ALDEN PRIMARY AT TOWNLINE
  • ALDEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,764
Rank in state#252 of 595
Land area2.72 sq mi
Density1,016/sq mi
Coordinates42.8989, -78.4946

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