Linden, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 44,996 residents · New Jersey
B
65/100
97
Safety Score
69
Affordability
$86K
Median Income
$355K
Median Home Value
Is Linden, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Linden receives an overall livability grade of B (65/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (69/100) with a median household income of $85,748 and median home values around $355,300.
About 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 7.8%. 58% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,541
Median Rent/mo
22.6%
College Educated
7.8%
Unemployment
58%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
44,996
Population
1
Zip Codes
Union
County
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Neighborhoods in Linden
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07036Union Co. | 65 B | 97 | 69 | $86K | $355K | 44,996 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.