At a Glance
Median Income
$55,078
$32,093 per capita
Home Value
$313,300
Zillow: $369,724
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.1% 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+
3.8 / 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 $55,078 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,093. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,058 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linville is $313,300 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,724. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.0% of adults in Linville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,078
Per Capita$32,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101
Housing
B
Home Value$313,300
Rent$1,055
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$369,724
Housing Units169
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,167/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,338 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband47.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Linville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.