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Lindale is a small town of 6,174 in Texas, with a median household income of $79,557
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lindale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lindale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lindale 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: 92.4
Lindale's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lindale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lindale, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$221,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,019
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,557
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lindale's violent crime rate is 180.1 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.1 /100k
Property Crime
1538.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lindale is served primarily by LINDALE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lindale, TX
National Avg
School District
LINDALE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lindale sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Lindale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lindale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $221,000 and median rent is $1,019/month.
Lindale's violent crime rate is 180.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1538.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lindale are operated by LINDALE ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lindale, TX has a population of 6,174, a median household income of $79,557, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Lindale averages 57.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lindale, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75771, 75706.
The population of Lindale, Texas is 6,174 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lindale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $221,000, median household income $79,557, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lindale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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