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Avenel, NJ vs Linden, NJ

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Are people in Linden older or younger than people in Avenel?
- The Median Age in Linden is 0.6 years older than in Avenel.

Are housing costs cheaper in Linden or Avenel?
- Linden housing costs are 4.7% more expensive than Avenel housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Linden or Avenel?
- The average commute for residents of Linden is 3.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Avenel.

Things to do in Avenel?
Avenel is an unincorporated community located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey and features plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy like taking part in family friendly activities at the local amusement park or checking out the beautifully designed gardens at Johnson Park. Additionally, there's also a variety of shopping outlets throughout town providing unique items and eateries perfect for any budget!

Things to do in Linden?
Linden, New Jersey is situated in Union County featuring numerous attractions such as the Union county Performing Arts Center along with recreation centers like Warinanco Park offering a variety of outdoor activities.

 Avenel, NJLinden, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,387329,725,481
 Median Income$75,947  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$401,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Avenel    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Crowded, dirty, and over priced. Only nice thing is Woodbridge does a lot for communities, has free concerts......worth going to, and just completed a center for  More

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Reviews for Linden    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

How could Linden's are quality go from 24 to 92.5 in one year? I live in Linden. They did not close refineries and plant a thousand trees. I can see the air-and  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived here for the past 3 years renting 1st floor of a two family house. 3 blocks from train station to NYC. Shopping centers all around. Very strong polish  More

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Moved to Linden a year ago, and really love it. It is bordered on the north by a pretty shady area of Roselle, but that hasn't affected the QOL here. The city is very  More

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