The Town FilesLinden, Texas
City in Cass County · population 1,825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,300
- Household income
- $43,661
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 45.0
Linden is a city of 1,825 people in Cass County, Texas. The median home is worth $131,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Texas towns, quieter than 91% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns.
How Linden 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 Linden is worth $131,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $43,661, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $580 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linden | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $580 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $43,661 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Linden
| People | Linden | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Linden
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 23, 2000 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 22, 1997.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 7,778 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,986 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Linden itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Linden
3 public schools with 654 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDEN EL | PK-5 | 342 | 11.8 |
| LINDEN-KILDARE H S | 9-12 | 180 | 7.8 |
| MAE LUSTER STEPHENS J H | 6-8 | 132 | 11.0 |
Towns near Linden
- Atlanta, TX13.3 mi · 5,433 people · home $160,100
- Queen City, TX15.5 mi · 1,397 people · home $116,300
- Hughes Springs, TX15.6 mi · 1,575 people · home $153,300
- Jefferson, TX17.1 mi · 1,875 people · home $148,600
- Pine Harbor, TX18.6 mi · 785 people · home $60,600
- Lone Star, TX20.7 mi · 1,400 people · home $137,500
- Daingerfield, TX21.1 mi · 2,522 people · home $100,200
- Maud, TX22.1 mi · 977 people · home $96,800
Linden questions
Is Linden, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linden scores better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns and quieter than 91%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Linden?
The median owner-occupied home in Linden is valued at $131,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,661, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $580 a month.
What is the weather like in Linden?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Linden get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 23, 2000. 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)