At a Glance
Median Income
$40,283
$23,116 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
Zillow: $195,402
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
39.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
22.1% smoking rate
How Lindale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lindale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lindale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lindale residents earn a median household income of $40,283 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,116. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lindale is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,402. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 39.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
14.6% of adults in Lindale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lindale has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,611
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,283
Per Capita$23,116
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$1,065
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$195,402
Housing Units1,933
Rent Burden39.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation652 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lindale was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.