Living in Linton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linton · Census data 2020–2024
Linton has 5,260 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $45,440 (37% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $86,000, the median rent is $812/month.
Linton at a glance
- Population
- 5,260
- Median age
- 36.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $45,440State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $86,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Linton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Linton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linton the median home value is $86,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,050 a month in housing costs.
Linton median household income
The median household income in Linton is $45,440 and the income per person is $26,581. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Linton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,468
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.23
Linton demographics
- Population
- 5,260
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 2,308
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linton ›
Education in Linton
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Linton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linton
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Linton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | 5,260 | $45,440 | $86,000 | $812 |
| Lyons | 920 | $53,365 | $82,100 | $859 |
| Switz City | 306 | $42,500 | $57,900 | $681 |
| Midland | 159 | $78,024 | — | — |
| Dugger | 783 | $60,688 | $87,800 | $659 |
| Pleasantville | 127 | $22,381 | — | — |
| Jasonville | 1,979 | $41,328 | $65,900 | $807 |
| Sandborn | 339 | $61,125 | $94,400 | $683 |
| Newberry | 121 | $50,625 | $81,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Linton, IN?
The median household income in Linton is $45,440, 37% 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 Linton?
The median home value in Linton is $86,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Linton?
The median gross rent in Linton is $812 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Linton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Linton?
The median age in Linton is 36.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Linton?
The average commute to work in Linton is 25 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linton?
The unemployment rate in Linton is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linton?
15.1% of adults in Linton 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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