Linden, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,879 Population 525/sq mi density
$30,313 Median Income $24,356 per capita
$94,700 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
823 Violent Crime/100K 2,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$30,313 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$94,700 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
823 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Linden, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,313
60% below
$24,356 per capita
Home Value
$94,700
66% below
Zillow: $147,878
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
823/100K
117% above
2,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Linden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Linden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Home Value
34%
Rent
65%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Linden residents earn a median household income of $30,313 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,356. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linden is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. Median rent is $753/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Linden reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,030/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linden has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,879
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$30,313
Per Capita$24,356
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$1,108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,700
Rent$753
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$147,878
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden38.6%

Crime

F
Violent823/100K
Property2,030/100K

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation152 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Linden was founded in 1823.
The median home in Linden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.