salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,920 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 13 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linton?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linton
| Size | Linton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,033 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,682 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linton overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Linton, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linton
Life in Linton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $301 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $86,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linton, IN?
Renting in Linton costs a median of about $898 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Linton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,920 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linton cheap or expensive?
Linton is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $49,007. It ranks 13th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linton?
The median homeowner in Linton pays $860 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Linton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Linton?
The median home value in Linton is $86,000, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,260 people live in Linton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.