Linden, NJ Economy


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Linden, NJ is an ideal location for people looking for a suburban lifestyle. With its close proximity to New York City and other major cities in the state, Linden offers the best of both worlds with easy access to job opportunities and shopping outlets. 2 bedroom rent in Linden is quite affordable at $1,510 per month compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, due to its high grocery cost index (104) residents find they are able to purchase more food items than those living elsewhere in the United States. In terms of attractions, Linden has many great local companies such as Prudential Financial, White Castle Restaurants and Fedex Express that drive the city’s economy and a variety of parks like Warinanco Park located right off the Garden State Parkway providing outdoor recreational activities for all ages.

Linden has an unemployment rate of 8.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Linden has seen the job market decrease by -7.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Linden
- The Sales Tax Rate for Linden is 6.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Linden is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Linden
- The average income of a Linden resident is $34,699 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Linden resident is $80,200 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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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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