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Linden, NJ

Union CountyElev. 5 m
Population
43,614
Median home
$387,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Linden

Linden is a city in New Jersey with about 43,614 residents. Linden sits in Union County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $91,036. Homes carry a median value of $387,200, and about 61% of residents own where they live. Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,614
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$91,036
Per-capita income
$40,093
Poverty rate
9%
High-school grad or higher
85.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
8.5%
Avg. commute
31.4 min
Work from home
6.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino35.6%
Black27.2%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.6%
Sales & office21.7%
Service18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$387,200
Median gross rent
$1,677/mo
Owner-occupied
61.2%
Median year built
1957
Households
15,290
Avg. household size
2.84

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Linden has 11 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading45%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Linden High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Joseph E. Soehl Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Myles J. McManus MIddle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Number 1ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 10ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 2ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 4ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 5ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 6ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 8ElementaryGrades -1–5
Number 9ElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% above national
Linden431
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime84% above national
Linden3,598
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 24% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Linden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Linden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Linden is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Linden sits in Union County. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Linden
Linden, NJ
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Registered sex offenders in Linden, NJ (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Linden, New Jersey.

Luis Sanchez Rodriguez, 51
Linden · 07036
Luis Santos Rodriguez, 51
Linden · Mecklenburg County · 07036
AKA Lovie-Lou Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez
John S Walker, 66
Linden · 07036

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Linden — frequently asked

What is the population of Linden, New Jersey?
Linden has a population of about 43,614, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Linden?
The median home value in Linden is $387,200, and the median gross rent is $1,677/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Linden safe? What is the crime rate?
Linden Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 431 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Linden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Linden?
Linden has 11 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Linden?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Linden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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