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Linden, NJ

Linden, NJ.

Population: 45,671 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Linden, NJ is $544,370 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $715,000 after a median 18.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,481/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$544,370

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$544,370
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+124.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$549,211
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$715,000
Median list price
$809,450
Median price per sqft
$544
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,481/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Linden Public School District, Winfield Township
Schools include
Linden High School, Myles J. McManus MIddle School, Joseph E. Soehl Middle School, Number 1, Number 2

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
LCP Chemicals Inc. (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
248
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
499,908
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
453,072

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (10 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
60
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
68.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,693
Average weekly wage
$1,578
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LindenState medianUS median
Median home value$544,370$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$715,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,481/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Linden, NJ?
$544,370.
What is the median sale price in Linden, NJ?
$715,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Linden, NJ?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in Linden, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,481/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Linden, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding.
Is Linden, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Linden, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Linden, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Linden, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: LCP Chemicals Inc., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Linden, NJ?
12 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Linden, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Linden, NJ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Linden, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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