Living in Linden (New Jersey)
Linden (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 42,021 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 9%, #1,033 of 12,111), young professionals (top 11%, #475 of 4,444), commuters (top 12%, #703 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Linden (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 26 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Linden (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,543 of 11,898 | #386 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,554 of 9,771 | #188 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,998 of 8,006 | #320 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,455 of 6,237 | #237 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,348 of 9,474 | #392 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,083 of 9,474 | #389 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,819 of 10,762 | #378 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #516 of 4,537 | #52 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #475 of 4,444 | #50 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #415 of 3,053 | #48 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,448 of 7,271 | #266 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #703 of 6,227 | #36 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #458 of 3,933 | #46 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #1,151 of 2,119 | #87 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #4,411 of 8,006 | #259 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,409 of 12,111 | #314 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #500 of 4,114 | #55 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #888 of 7,271 | #94 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,484 of 9,474 | #299 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,576 of 18,063 | #552 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #7,914 of 16,523 | #371 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 5 | #17,545 of 18,063 | #536 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,547 of 16,523 | #285 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #399 of 21,167 | #24 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,372 of 12,111 | #444 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,466 of 6,413 | #194 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #1,033 of 12,111 | #99 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #713 of 4,750 | #67 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rahway 3 km
- Roselle (New Jersey) 4 km
- Roselle Park 5 km
- Carteret 5 km
- Elizabeth (New Jersey) 5 km
- Clark (New Jersey) 6 km
- Avenel 6 km
- Cranford 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.