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Living in
Linda.
Linda is an unincorporated community in Yuba County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Linda
Linda is a community of 23,215 people in California. The median household income is $72,776, median rent runs about $1,211 per month, and median home values are around $371,700. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.
Linda at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+14.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Linda: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Linda, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.3%), and 24.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
47.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 41% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Linda
In Linda, rent runs 41% below the CA average, and home values are 49% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,462
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Linda
Unemployment in Yuba County, which includes Linda, is 1.6 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Linda: Yuba County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yuba County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Linda Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.1 min avg
How Linda residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Linda, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 36% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Yuba County Sheriff's Office, which covers Linda, runs 36% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
448.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
667.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Yuba County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yuba County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yuba County, which includes Linda, the most common type is heavy snow, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 37 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 35 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 41 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 50 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 34 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
232 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yuba County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sutter County, CA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 9 miles from Linda) is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
134
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sutter County, CA (9 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Linda has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
99
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 60°F | 41°F | 3.65" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.92" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 1.40" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.28" |
| Jul | 96°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 95°F | 60°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 90°F | 56°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 79°F | 49°F | 1.03" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 2.21" |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Linda
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Linda's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health and Rideout
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Marysville
Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Yuba City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Linda
Linda's student/teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Linda
Public · 2-year · 4,779 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,464 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Linda
Linda has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
78 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayLassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
95 mi awayCities Near Linda
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Linda?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Linda FAQ
Is Linda, California affordable?⌄
Linda's median rent is $1,211/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,776/year. Median home value is $371,700.
Is Linda, California safe?⌄
Linda is policed by the Yuba County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 448 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 668 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Linda, California?⌄
Yuba County, which includes Linda, has an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Linda, California?⌄
The cost of living in Linda is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,211/month and median household income is $72,776/year. The median home value is $371,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Linda, California?⌄
The average commute in Linda is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from