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Linden, New Jersey

Introduction to Linden, New Jersey

Linden, New Jersey, in Union county, is 3 miles SW of Elizabeth, New Jersey and 8 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Linden contains a population of approximately 39,394.

Linden History

On March 4, 1861, Linden was incorporated as a township. Earlier, this township was a part of the Elizabeth, Rahway and Union Township. The Linden Township also included portions of Linden Borough, Cranford and Roselle. It was reincorporated on January 1, 1925, as a city.

Linden and nearby Attractions

  • Goethals Park
  • Wheeler Park
  • Crane Phillips Living Museum
  • Clifford Lawson Memorial Park
  • Roselle Park Museum
  • Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower & Museum

Things To Do In Linden

Linden includes numerous parks and playgrounds that offer quality recreational facilities. The city also includes tennis and basketball courts. The Recreation Department organizes several sports programs. The clubs and restaurants of Linden serve a wide variety of dishes.

Linden Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is a short drive from the city.

Linden Higher Education

Union County College is nearby.

High Points

Linden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Linden Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Linden Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Linden, NJ

Comparing Linden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better73
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime52

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