At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$27,996 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $313,742
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.3% 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,996. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,384 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linden is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,742. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
17.3% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$27,996
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$3,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$313,742
Housing Units64
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,064/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation116 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Linden was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.