At a Glance
Median Income
$123,378
$45,771 per capita
Home Value
$564,300
Zillow: $683,061
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linden residents earn a median household income of $123,378 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,771. The unemployment rate stands at 18.4% (411% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linden is $564,300 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $683,061. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
32.0% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linden has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,047
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$123,378
Per Capita$45,771
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
A
Home Value$564,300
Rent$1,479
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$683,061
Housing Units712
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation85 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Linden was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.