Linden, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Montgomery County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
526 Population 1,349/sq mi density
$60,714 Median Income $33,252 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $185,675 Zillow
$648 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,714 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $648/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Linden, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,714
19% below
$33,252 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
60% below
Zillow: $185,675
Median Rent
$648/mo
44% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
40%
Rent
56%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $60,714 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,252. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 915 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linden is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,675. Median rent is $648/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

13.2% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population526
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$33,252
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$648
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$185,675
Housing Units294
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,100/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Linden was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.