The Town FilesLinden, Michigan
City in Genesee County · population 4,142 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,700
- Household income
- $79,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.7
Linden is a city of 4,142 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $239,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 100% of Michigan towns, better for families than 96% of Michigan towns, hipper than 94% of Michigan towns.
How Linden ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Linden is worth $239,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $79,464, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $809 a month. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linden | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $809 | $955 |
| Median household income | $79,464 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Linden
| People | Linden | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Linden
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 28, 2024 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 21, 2003.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Linden itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Linden
6 public schools with 3,070 students, about 19.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | 9-12 | 827 | 21.2 |
| Lake Fenton High School | 9-12 | 677 | 19.9 |
| Linden Middle School | 6-8 | 581 | 18.2 |
| Hyatt Elementary | PK-3 | 362 | 18.1 |
| Central Elementary School | 4-5 | 331 | 19.5 |
| Linden Elementary School | PK-3 | 292 | 18.3 |
Towns near Linden
- Fenton, MI1.7 mi · 16,843 people · home $354,800
- Fenton, MI3.5 mi · 12,050 people · home $235,900
- Argentine, MI3.5 mi · 2,685 people · home $328,700
- Lake Fenton, MI4.0 mi · 5,905 people · home $396,800
- Argentine, MI4.3 mi · 7,091 people · home $277,200
- Tyrone, MI5.9 mi · 11,986 people · home $370,600
- Mundy, MI6.3 mi · 15,281 people · home $214,200
- Deerfield, MI6.6 mi · 4,166 people · home $326,500
Linden questions
Is Linden, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linden scores better for retirees than 27% of Michigan towns and quieter than 9%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Linden?
The median owner-occupied home in Linden is valued at $239,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,464, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $809 a month.
What is the weather like in Linden?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 48.1 inches of snow.
Does Linden get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 28, 2024. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)