Texas
Linden is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,742. Residents earn $47,542 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Linden receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Linden has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Linden is $47,542, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 23.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Linden is $128,700, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 556 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,022 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Linden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,542 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,771 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 568 |
| County GDP | $1,478M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $128,700 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $137,381 |
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,255 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 14,420/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Total Violent | 556.1/100K |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 50.6/100K |
| Assault | 505.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,022.2/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,061.7/100K |
| Theft | 808.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 151.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0110°N, 94.3626°W |
| County FIPS | 48067 |
Winner: Republican by 65.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |