At a Glance
Median Income
$91,036
$40,093 per capita
Home Value
$387,200
Zillow: $542,929
Median Rent
$1,677/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
2,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Linden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linden residents earn a median household income of $91,036 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,093. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linden is $387,200 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,929. Median rent is $1,677/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Linden reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,883/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Linden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population43,614
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density4,080/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,036
Per Capita$40,093
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$387,200
Rent$1,677
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$542,929
Housing Units16,055
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property2,883/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault221/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Linden was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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