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Linden, MI

Linden, MI.

Population: 16,097 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Linden, MI is $355,260 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $393,950 after a median 26.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,600/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,260

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

26.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,260
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$355,260
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$393,950
Median list price
$427,700
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
26.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Lake Fenton Community Schools, Linden Community Schools
Schools include
Lake Fenton High School, Hyatt Elementary, Linden Elementary School, Linden High School, Linden Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Township Dump (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
115
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
178

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,273

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Prices Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
TRINITY HEALTH LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL, HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER, MCLAREN FLINT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-612 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,440
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
115,052
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
296

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LindenState medianUS median
Median home value$355,260$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$393,950$265,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$2,600/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,440$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Linden, MI?
$355,260.
What is the median sale price in Linden, MI?
$393,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Linden, MI?
Median days on market: 26.5 days.
What is typical rent in Linden, MI?
Typical rent: $2,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Linden, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Linden, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Linden, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Linden, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Linden, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Linden, MI?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Linden, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Linden, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Linden, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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