Living in Linden, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linden · Census data 2020–2024
Linden has 4,160 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $79,464 (9% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $239,700, the median rent is $809/month.
Linden at a glance
- Population
- 4,160
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,464State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $239,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Linden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
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 $239,700, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,749 a month in housing costs.
Linden median household income
The median household income in Linden is $79,464 and the income per person is $37,200. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Linden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,573
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.62
Linden demographics
- Population
- 4,160
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,556
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linden ›
Education in Linden
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Linden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linden
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Linden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | 4,160 | $79,464 | $239,700 | $809 |
| Fenton | 11,906 | $80,000 | $235,900 | $1,275 |
| Argentine | 2,190 | $125,313 | $328,700 | $841 |
| Lake Fenton | 6,417 | $116,352 | $396,800 | $1,547 |
| Gaines | 552 | $62,083 | $134,800 | $850 |
| Holly | 5,964 | $64,305 | $192,300 | $992 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | $165,400 | $980 |
| Swartz Creek | 5,853 | $71,571 | $174,200 | $1,247 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | $330,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Linden, MI?
The median household income in Linden is $79,464, 9% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $239,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Linden?
The median gross rent in Linden is $809 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Linden, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Linden?
The median age in Linden is 37.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Linden?
The average commute to work in Linden is 30 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linden?
The unemployment rate in Linden is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linden?
27.2% 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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