Linden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Perry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,385 Population 1,371/sq mi density
$57,212 Median Income $22,610 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $173,718 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $689/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Linden, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,212
24% below
$22,610 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $173,718
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°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
76%
Home Value
28%
Rent
59%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
183%
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 $57,212 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,610. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linden is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,718. Median rent is $689/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

12.1% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linden has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,385
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,371/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,212
Per Capita$22,610
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$280M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$689
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$173,718
Housing Units629
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation512 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Linden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.