Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 12% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Linden
Linden, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$704
Population
3,617
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Linden’s charming downtown district and Shiawassee River locale is everything
Riverfront
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Downtown
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Michigan
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Historic
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Live Music
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A short five-mile drive from Fenton sits the charming town of Linden. Linden’s story begins in 1835 after brothers Richard and Perry Lamb settled the land. Officially established in 1871, the present-day downtown area consists of pre-civil war era buildings, tree-lined streets, and brick sidewalks. The Linden Mills buildings’ roots date back to this time, and they sit adjacent to the Shiawassee River.
Across the way, the picturesque Linden Mill Pond Gazebo is a popular spot for locals as it’s the location of many annual events and live music. Flanked with wildlife, wildflowers, and history, there’s so much to see in Linden!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,078
Average: $109,824
Education
825
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,618
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Linden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Linden, MI is $704 for one bedroom, and $960 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Linden has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$704/month
143 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Linden, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
852 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
695 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
852 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Rose Oaks Park
Airports
- Bishop International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.