At a Glance
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $250,632
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
387/100K
2,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linden is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,632. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Linden reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,202/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,204
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
Home Value$106,300
Rent$1,250
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$250,632
Housing Units87
Rent Burden14.2%
Crime
F
Violent387/100K
Property2,202/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,128 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Linden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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