The Town FilesLinden, Alabama
Town in Marengo County · population 1,930 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,400
- Household income
- $38,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.1
Linden is a town of 1,930 people in Marengo County, Alabama. The median home is worth $92,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Alabama towns, hipper than 93% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Alabama towns.
How Linden ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Linden is worth $92,400, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $38,667, which is more affordable than 77% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linden | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $768 | $834 |
| Median household income | $38,667 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Linden
| People | Linden | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Linden
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 15, 2011 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Marengo County since 1996
Marengo County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marengo County
Marengo County had 7,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,415 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Linden itself the ACS puts it at 15.1%.
Public schools in Linden
3 public schools with 406 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary School | PK-5 | 202 | 14.4 |
| Linden High School | 9-12 | 126 | 11.5 |
| George P Austin Junior High School | 6-8 | 78 | 13.0 |
Towns near Linden
- Demopolis, AL13.9 mi · 7,162 people · home $183,600
- Uniontown, AL20.4 mi · 2,107 people · home $67,300
- Pine Hill, AL24.9 mi · 758 people · home $92,300
- Thomasville, AL26.9 mi · 3,649 people · home $116,000
- Butler, AL28.3 mi · 1,871 people · home $145,300
- Greensboro, AL29.9 mi · 2,218 people · home $130,000
Linden questions
Is Linden, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linden scores better for retirees than 49% of Alabama towns and quieter than 60%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Linden?
The median owner-occupied home in Linden is valued at $92,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,667, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Linden?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Linden get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)