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Linden is an 11-square-mile Union County city of roughly 44,000 residents — one of Union County's largest municipalities and one of its strongest value-and-commute combinations. The city sits along the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway corridor, with the Linden NJ Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line providing direct service to NYC Penn Station — typically 30–40 minutes door-to-door with no transfer. Linden combines accessible single-family and multi-family housing pricing, strong transit access, and proximity to major employment centers (Newark, Elizabeth, the Port Newark/Elizabeth complex, Newark Airport, the Phillips 66 refinery), making it a steady market for first-time buyers, investors, and working families.
Our Union office works the Linden market continuously — first-time buyers, investor multi-family transactions, and house-hackers attracted to the rental fundamentals.
Linden's housing is a mix of single-family colonials, capes, ranches, and split-levels, plus a meaningful inventory of two- and three-family homes. The most-requested areas include the Sunnyside neighborhood (north side, established residential character), the streets around Tremley Point on the southern end, and the residential blocks near the Linden NJ Transit station (premium for commuters). The eastern industrial-adjacent areas have their own dynamics.
Linden Public Schools is a large K-12 district. The district operates multiple elementary schools (School #1 through #10 plus McManus and Soehl Middle Schools), and Linden High School. The district serves a diverse student population across the city's varied neighborhoods.
This is one of Linden's strongest selling points. The Linden NJ Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line offers direct service to NYC Penn Station — typically 30–40 minutes with no transfer. The NJ Turnpike runs along the eastern edge of the city; the Garden State Parkway runs along the western edge. Routes 1&9 cut through. Newark Liberty International Airport is about 10 minutes north. Few Union County markets offer this level of direct transit + multi-highway access.
Linden typically runs $450,000–$650,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older inventory in the $400s and larger or updated homes pushing $700K+. Two- and three-family inventory typically runs $500K–$800K depending on size and rental income. Properties near the train station command a premium for the direct-to-Penn-Station commute access. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family was $677,500 — Linden runs at or slightly below that depending on neighborhood. For investors, Linden's rental fundamentals are among the strongest in the area.
For broader market data, see our April 2026 Union County market report.
Linden typically runs $450,000–$650,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older inventory in the $400s and larger or updated homes pushing $700K+. Two- and three-family inventory typically runs $500K–$800K depending on size and rental income. Properties near the train station command a premium for direct-to-Penn-Station commute access. Request a free home valuation for a specific Linden home.
Strong. The Linden NJ Transit station on the Northeast Corridor Line offers direct service to NYC Penn Station — typically 30–40 minutes with no transfer. The NJ Turnpike runs along the eastern edge; the Garden State Parkway runs along the western edge. Newark Liberty Airport is about 10 minutes north. Few Union County markets offer this level of direct transit + multi-highway access.
Yes. Linden's rental fundamentals are among the strongest in the area, driven by direct Penn Station rail access, proximity to Newark Liberty Airport and the Port Newark/Elizabeth complex, and the broader employment corridor. Two- and three-family inventory is meaningful and pulls a steady investor and house-hacker buyer pool.
Linden Public Schools is a large K-12 district operating multiple elementary schools (Schools #1 through #10), McManus and Soehl Middle Schools, and Linden High School. The district serves a diverse student population across the city's varied neighborhoods.
The Sunnyside neighborhood on the north side (established residential character), the streets around Tremley Point on the southern end, and the residential blocks near the Linden NJ Transit station (premium for commuters). Each pulls a different buyer profile.
Linden runs comparable to Hillside, Roselle, and Union Township in pricing but has a key differentiator: direct Northeast Corridor train service to NYC Penn Station. For commuters who can't or won't transfer at Newark, Linden delivers the most direct NYC commute of any nearby entry-point market.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Linden market continuously — first-time buyers, investor multi-family transactions, and house-hackers. Call (973) 838-3600 or request a free home valuation to start.
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