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Linden, NC—28356

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$316,000
2.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$63,600
5.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
38
62.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.3%
Median Rent
$1,850
4.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$860
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,840
15.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Linden, NC

28323
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Linden, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Linden, NC is $316,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.2%. This indicates that home prices in Linden, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$316,0002.2%
Single Family $316,0002.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$289,0003.6%
    4 Bed
    		$374,0002.7%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    1.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    51.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Rental Trends — Linden, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Linden, NC is $1,860, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Linden, NC is 2-bedrooms: $1,040, 3-bedrooms: $1,860, 4-bedrooms: $2,190. The most common rental property sizes in Linden, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 55.0% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,850$1,860
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $860$1,040
    3 Bed Rent $1,840$1,860
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,190
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    3.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    55.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.9%

    Property Listings — Linden, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Linden, NC is 38. This is a decrease of -62.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$358,00011.0%
    Listing Count
    		27-56.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%-56.0%
    Days on Market
    		38-62.0%
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    Demographics — Linden, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Linden, NC has a population of 5,750, which has increased by 17.5% over the past 5 years. Linden, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,75017.5%
    % Under 18
    		26.1%1.2%
    % Seniors
    		15.0%14.5%
    % WFH
    		4.8%166.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.4%-8.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Linden, NC is a predominantly white area, with 63.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Linden, NC is black, making up 18.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Linden, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 29.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		63.9%1.6%
    % Black
    		18.5%-18.5%
    % Hispanic
    		10.6%103.8%
    % Asian
    		1.0%11.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.4%-29.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Linden, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 209 mortgage originations in Linden, NC, of which 35.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 81.0%, with 60.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Linden, NC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		209
    % Conventional Loans
    		35.0%
    % Government Loans
    		65.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Linden, NC

    Linden, NC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		7
    Total Units Section 8
    		7
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,010
    2 Bedroom$310$860$1,170
    3 Bedroom-$250$1,840$1,590
    4 Bedroom-$20$2,000$1,980

    Affordability — Linden, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.3
    Median Home Price$316,000
    Median Household Income$63,600

    Linden, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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