What are the schools like in Linden, AL?

Linden is served primarily by Linden City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Linden?

The median household income in Linden, AL is $35,294 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Linden, AL?

Linden has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Linden, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Linden, AL affordable or expensive?

Linden's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Linden is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,500 and the median rent is $722 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Linden, AL?

Linden has a violent crime rate of 109.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 54.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Linden, AL a Good Place to Live?

Linden is a small town of 2,070 in Alabama, with a median household income of $35,294 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Linden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Linden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Linden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.2

Linden's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Linden costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Linden, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$722	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,294	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Linden's violent crime rate is 109.7 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.7 /100k

Property Crime

54.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Linden is served primarily by Linden City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Linden, AL	National Avg
School District	Linden City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Linden sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 56.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Linden, AL
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Linden, AL	National Avg
Population	2,070	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Providence, AL 3 mi Dayton, AL 9 mi Myrtlewood, AL 10 mi Thomaston, AL 10 mi Demopolis, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Linden

Linden, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36748

Linden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden, AL affordable or expensive?

Linden's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Linden roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,500 and median rent is $722/month.

What is the crime rate in Linden, AL?

Linden's violent crime rate is 109.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 54.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Linden?

Public schools in Linden are operated by Linden City. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 13.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Linden, AL a good place to live?

Linden, AL has a population of 2,070, a median household income of $35,294, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Linden?

Linden averages 56.7°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.2 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Linden?

Linden, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36748.

What is the population of Linden?

The population of Linden, Alabama is 2,070 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Linden?

Key numbers for living in Linden: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $88,500, median household income $35,294, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Linden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.