The Town FilesLindale, Texas
City in Smith County · population 6,059 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $272,800
- Household income
- $83,249
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 39.1
Lindale is a city of 6,059 people in Smith County, Texas. The median home is worth $272,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 84% of Texas towns.
How Lindale ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lindale is worth $272,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $83,249, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,274 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lindale | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $272,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,274 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $83,249 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lindale
| People | Lindale | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lindale
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindale since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 29, 2016 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 4, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Smith County since 1996
Smith County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Smith County
Smith County had 113,523 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,439 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Lindale itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Lindale
6 public schools with 4,552 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDALE H S | 9-12 | 1,289 | 14.0 |
| E J MOSS INT | 4-6 | 1,048 | 14.2 |
| LINDALE J H | 7-8 | 708 | 15.7 |
| VELMA PENNY EL | 1-3 | 540 | 15.0 |
| COLLEGE STREET EL | 1-3 | 518 | 14.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-K | 449 | 14.0 |
Towns near Lindale
- Hideaway, TX2.9 mi · 3,201 people · home $335,100
- Mineola, TX11.8 mi · 4,823 people · home $215,700
- Chandler, TX13.5 mi · 3,275 people · home $246,300
- Tyler, TX13.6 mi · 105,995 people · home $235,300
- Van, TX13.6 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
- Holly Lake Ranch, TX19.4 mi · 2,951 people · home $260,200
- Whitehouse, TX21.8 mi · 8,257 people · home $253,800
- Grand Saline, TX21.8 mi · 3,107 people · home $119,600
Lindale questions
Is Lindale, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lindale scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 44%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Lindale?
The median owner-occupied home in Lindale is valued at $272,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,249, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,274 a month.
What is the weather like in Lindale?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Lindale get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lindale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 29, 2016. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)