Living in Linden, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linden · Census data 2020–2024
Linden has 590 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $67,981 (6% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $141,800, the median rent is $735/month.
Linden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Linden at a glance
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $67,981State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $141,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Linden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Linden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linden the median home value is $141,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Linden median household income
The median household income in Linden is $67,981 and the income per person is $34,902. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Linden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.15
Linden demographics
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 275
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linden ›
Education in Linden
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Linden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Linden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | 590 | $67,981 | $141,800 | $735 |
| New Richmond | 433 | $80,329 | $89,200 | $875 |
| Romney | 391 | $63,578 | $161,000 | — |
| Darlington | 798 | $57,656 | $120,500 | $791 |
| Wingate | 296 | $64,375 | $76,000 | — |
| Stockwell | 286 | $60,988 | $105,900 | — |
| Clarks Hill | 700 | $46,806 | $93,600 | $649 |
| Crawfordsville | 16,491 | $55,033 | $134,000 | $857 |
| Waynetown | 805 | $60,583 | $128,700 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Linden, IN?
The median household income in Linden is $67,981, 6% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Linden?
The median home value in Linden is $141,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Linden?
The median gross rent in Linden is $735 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Linden, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Linden?
The median age in Linden is 46.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Linden?
The average commute to work in Linden is 26 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linden?
The unemployment rate in Linden is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linden?
16.9% of adults in Linden 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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