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Linden, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
539 Population 691/sq mi density
$61,406 Median Income $35,773 per capita
$161,100 Home Value $309,668 Zillow
$446 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,406 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $446/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Linden, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,406
18% below
$35,773 per capita
Home Value
$161,100
43% below
Zillow: $309,668
Median Rent
$446/mo
62% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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)

Income
82%
Home Value
57%
Rent
38%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
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 $61,406 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,773. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linden is $161,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,668. Median rent is $446/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Linden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linden has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population539
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,406
Per Capita$35,773
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$932M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,100
Rent$446
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$309,668
Housing Units241
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Linden was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.