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Linden, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Dallas County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
163
Population
209/sq mi density
$106,300
Home Value
$250,632 Zillow
$1,250
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
2,202 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$106,300
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
87
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$106,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$250,632
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
40.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$1,250/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $106,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,632 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 87 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |