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Linden, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Linden?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 0.8 years younger than in Linden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Linden?
- Hackensack housing costs are 10.7% less expensive than Linden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Linden?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Linden.

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.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

 Linden, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$80,200  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$420,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.11  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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