How long is the commute from Linden, NJ?
Workers who live in Linden, NJ take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Linden get to work
| Means of transportation | Linden | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±3.6 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±1.8 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Linden, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Linden, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Linden ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Linden
| Vehicles available | Linden | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±3.4 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±3.6 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±2.8 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Linden, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (10.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Linden
| Linden | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±1.8 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Linden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (93.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Linden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | — | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Roselle Borough | 2.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rahway | 2.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 2.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Carteret Borough | 3.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle Park Borough | 3.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Kean University | 3.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Avenel | 3.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth | 3.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winfield Township, NJ (24.5 minutes), Roselle Park Borough, NJ (25.8 minutes), Kean University, NJ (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cranford Township | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Scotch Plains Township | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Summit | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Roselle Borough | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Rahway | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | New Providence Borough | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Linden | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Union Township (Union County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Hillside Township | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Garwood Borough | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Plainfield | 29.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Clark Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Linden
How long is the average commute in Linden?
Workers who live in Linden, NJ take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Linden without a car?
10.8% of households in Linden have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Linden?
7.3% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Linden worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Linden city, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:40350, in state:34 county:039).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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