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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Linden, NJ vs Rahway, NJ

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Are people in Rahway older or younger than people in Linden?
- The Median Age in Rahway is 1.0 years younger than in Linden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rahway or Linden?
- Rahway housing costs are 7.8% less expensive than Linden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rahway or Linden?
- The average commute for residents of Rahway is 2.4 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 Rahway?
Rahway, NJ calls itself “The City Where Success Begins” due to its thriving economy made up by light industrial companies like pharmaceuticals or printing plants along with numerous cafes and stores offering unique goods from around the world.

 Linden, NJRahway, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,582329,725,481
 Median Income$80,200  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$420,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.11  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Linden    5 Reviews
derick · Linden, NJ
air quality
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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jubin · Linden, NJ
Last 3 years
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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Abhd · Linden, NJ
Great place for NYC commuters
Over 18 years ago

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 Rahway    2 Reviews
Kevin · Rahway, NJ
njtransit
Over 15 years ago

easy access to the city via 2 nj transit train  More

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Brian · Rahway, NJ
A Commuter Town
Over 16 years ago

I have lived here for five years and commuted into NYC at least once a week. Rahway is a good town for young professionals who work in NYC. There are two train lines  More

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