Linden is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 42332 residents.. The poverty rate of Linden is 8.1%, which is 42% lower than national average. The typical household in Linden earns $75084 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Linden, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Linden remained 6.1%, which is 30% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Linden, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Linden is 119, which is 19% higher than national average. Median home value in Linden is $293700 , which is 28% higher than national average. While median income in Linden remained $75084, which is 11% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.