At a Glance
Median Income
$72,759
$38,167 per capita
Home Value
$348,100
Zillow: $305,422
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Linville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linville residents earn a median household income of $72,759 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,167. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 698 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linville is $348,100 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,422. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
15.2% of adults in Linville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,759
Per Capita$38,167
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$890M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,100
Rent
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$305,422
Housing Units371
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,111/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain64.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation3,688 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Linville was built in 1976.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.