At a Glance
Median Income
$77,434
$37,460 per capita
Home Value
$232,300
Zillow: $326,614
Median Rent
$683/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
384/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $77,434 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,460. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linden is $232,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,614. Median rent is $683/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Linden reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 384/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,150
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,434
Per Capita$37,460
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,300
Rent$683
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$326,614
Housing Units1,543
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property384/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary26/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation885 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Linden was founded in 1840.
The median home in Linden was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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