Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Linden
Linden, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,084
Population
41,339
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Enjoy suburban comforts and an easy commute to New York City
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Nestled on the banks of Pralls Island Reach across from Staten Island, Linden is a quiet suburban community between the cities of Elizabeth and Woodbridge Township. Predominantly residential, Linden is dotted with cozy condos and apartments along picturesque tree-lined streets.
Linden is home to an array of charming shops, salons, and eateries on Wood Avenue, forming a popular shopping district for residents and visitors alike. For even more shopping options, residents can easily get to the department and specialty stores at Menlo Park Mall. Linden locals enjoy the town’s well-landscaped parks just a few blocks from the many available apartments in town.
Residents of Linden have easy access to I-95 and I-278, the Linden Airport, the Newark Liberty International Airport, and the New Jersey Transit Linden Station. The amenities and trendy restaurants in Manhattan are only 15 miles away, putting the best of New York City at the fingertips of Linden residents.
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The Pond in Wilson Park is provides a calm ambiance in Linden.
The exterior of the Tap House at Linden Station in Linden, NJ.
Folks gathering for lunch at the Lin-Wood Tap House in Linden.
Families shop in the Bakery inside of Super Fresh in Linden.
Commuters begin their day with a quick trip on NJ Transit.
A neatly kept home on W Elm Street in Linden.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,733
Average: $95,900
Education
8,598
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,700
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Linden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Linden, NJ is $1,528 for a studio, $2,084 for one bedroom, $2,392 for two bedrooms, and $2,740 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Linden has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,084/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$2,748/month
398 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,269/month
704 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,559/month
3,039 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Linden, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
290 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
324 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
686 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,801 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Liberty State Park
- Merrill Park
- Staten Island Industrial Park
- William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
Top Apartments in Linden
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Property Management Companies in Linden, NJ
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Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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Garden Communities
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Kriegman & Smith
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.