Alder 69 Good
Alder Livability #256 ranked city in Washington#8,362 ranked city in the USARanks better than 71% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Alder

PROS
  • Employment Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Alder transportation information

      Statistic Alder Washington National
      Average one way commute0min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work49.1%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool24.6%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit26.3%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Alder, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.