Lindale 60 Below average
Lindale Livability #376 ranked city in Georgia#18,670 ranked city in the USARanks better than 36% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lindale

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Lindale?

Lindale is a small city located in the state of Georgia. The city has a population of 5,282 inhabitants. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (79% White). Given that fact, Lindale could be considered less diverse than other cities. Long commute times to work can be incredibly frustrating, ranking just behind housework on the list of life's annoyances. If you opt to make Lindale your home, your one-way commute time will typically last around 25 minutes, a duration that aligns with the national average commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Lindale could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Georgia if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, cost of living, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Lindale and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Lindale to Georgia and the national average.

The livability score in Lindale is 58/100 and the city is ranked in the 33rd percentile of all cities across America. This score ranks well below the United States average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. For each of the livability categories, we see that Lindale ranks very well for housing (B). There are some categories that Lindale does not rank well for, including: amenities (F), education (D-) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to figure out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Lindale has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Lindale real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Lindale. Median real estate prices in Lindale come in at $82,900, which is 45.6% lower than the Georgia average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Lindale, the home price to income ratio is 2.1, which is 30% lower than the Georgia average.

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      Lindale transportation information

      Statistic Lindale Georgia National
      Average one way commute25min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.7%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.4%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.1%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home1.8%5.1%4.6%
      Source: The Lindale, GA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).