At a Glance
Median Income
$30,313
$24,356 per capita
Home Value
$94,700
Zillow: $147,878
Median Rent
$753/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
445/100K
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 4.8% (33% 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 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,761/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,879
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$30,313
Per Capita$24,356
Unemployment4.8%
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
Violent445/100K
Property3,761/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault396/100K
Burglary1,732/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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