At a Glance
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $287,324
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.0% 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
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 $287,324. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,204
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$11,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
Home Value$106,300
Rent$1,250
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$287,324
Housing Units87
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
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
Broadband80.0%
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.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.