Living in Linda, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linda · Census data 2020–2024

Linda has 23,871 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $72,776 (27% lower than the California median), the median home value is $371,700, the median rent is $1,211/month.

Linda at a glance

Population
23,871
Median age
30.4State: 37.9
Median household income
$72,776State: $99,122
Median home value
$371,700State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,211/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
56%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
Average commute
30 min

Is Linda a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Linda

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linda the median home value is $371,700, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,054 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Linda$371,700
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Linda$1,211
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Linda median household income

The median household income in Linda is $72,776 and the income per person is $27,465. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Linda$72,776
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Linda: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
7,596
Owner-occupied
56%
Renter-occupied
44%
Vacant
2.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1989
Average household size
3.22

Linda demographics

Population
23,871
Median age
30.4
Under 18
32.8%
65 and older
8.8%
Households
7,389
Foreign-born
15.6%
Veterans
7.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White42.1%
Hispanic or Latino37.3%
Black3.9%
Asian13.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linda ›

Education in Linda

15.9% of adults 25 and older in Linda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Linda15.9%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Linda

Unemployment rate
7%State: 6.6%
Average commute
30 minState: 29 min
Work from home
6.5%
Drive alone
78%
Public transit
1%
Walk to work
1.4%
Homes with broadband
94%

Linda vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Linda23,871$72,776$371,700$1,211
Marysville12,726$56,430$292,300$1,295
Olivehurst18,444$83,214$384,500$1,326
Yuba City69,471$75,477$434,600$1,454
Beale AFB1,344$70,061—$2,758
Plumas Lake9,418$120,408$555,300$2,302
Wheatland3,876$83,452$429,200$1,264
Sutter2,532$96,173$408,500$1,764
Rio Oso437$111,250$441,800$1,625

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Living in Linda: FAQ

What is the median household income in Linda, CA?

The median household income in Linda is $72,776, 27% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Linda?

The median home value in Linda is $371,700, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Linda?

The median gross rent in Linda is $1,211 per month, about 29.5% of household income.

Is Linda, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.

What is the median age in Linda?

The median age in Linda is 30.4 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Linda?

The average commute to work in Linda is 30 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Linda?

The unemployment rate in Linda is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Linda?

15.9% of adults in Linda have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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