Linden, NJ
Living in Linden
Bikeability66
Walkability60
Commute27
Public Transit76
Affordability27
Public Safety60
Airports96
Hospitals6
Colleges71
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Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black29%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$282kMedian Home Value-$54k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$231 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units28%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Linden
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37
Property Crime in Linden
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Linden
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding67
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Linden, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Linden, NJ
Sinai Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Roselle Catholic High School
2 miles, NW
Education With Care for Young Children
2 miles, SW
St John the Apostle School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Linden, NJ
Kean University
4 miles, N
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
4 miles, N
College of Staten Island CUNY
5 miles, E
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Linden, NJ
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
6 miles, N
Richmond University Medical Center
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Linden, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
6 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
22 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
24 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
39 miles, SW