salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,480 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 136 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linden?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linden
| Size | Linden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,322 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,485 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,938 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,286 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,978 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linden overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Linden, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linden
Life in Linden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $725 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $419,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linden, NJ?
Renting in Linden costs a median of about $2,187 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Linden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,480 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linden cheap or expensive?
Linden is rated OK: rent takes 26.2% of the typical household income of $100,209. It ranks 136th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linden?
The median homeowner in Linden pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.38% of the median home value.
Is Linden more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Linden?
The median home value in Linden is $419,700, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
44,192 people live in Linden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.