What is the median household income in Linden, NJ?
The median household income in Linden, NJ is $92,915 (±$3,823) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,731 a month would take about $69,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Linden, the median household income went from $73,386 in 2015–2019 to $92,915 in 2020–2024 (+26.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $92,915 (±$3,823)
- Median renter income
- $67,024 (±$4,567)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $69,200
Income in Linden against Union County, its state and the nation
| Linden | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,915 (±$3,823) | $103,202 (±$2,659) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $67,024 (±$4,567) | $64,756 (±$2,190) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $111,910 (±$9,752) | $148,703 (±$3,139) | $133,477 (±$624) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,731 (±$71) | $1,730 (±$23) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Linden, median household income is lower than in Union County ($103,202).
It is also lower than in New Jersey ($103,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Union County, Linden ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 392 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Linden
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,731 a month ($20,772 a year) needs an income of about $69,200 a year.
The median renting household in Linden earns $67,024 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,386 (±$6,193) | $92,915 (±$3,823) | +26.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,313 (±$41) | $1,731 (±$71) | +31.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $281,800 (±$7,788) | $419,700 (±$13,902) | +48.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Linden
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden | — | $92,915 (±$3,823) | — |
| Roselle Borough | 2.1 mi | $92,762 (±$14,186) | Not measurably different |
| Rahway | 2.7 mi | $91,461 (±$7,212) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 2.9 mi | $64,052 (±$8,690) | Lower |
| Carteret Borough | 3.0 mi | $96,862 (±$15,768) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle Park Borough | 3.1 mi | $109,679 (±$11,283) | Higher |
| Avenel | 3.5 mi | $101,670 (±$10,769) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth | 3.5 mi | $66,555 (±$3,270) | Lower |
| Cranford Township | 4.0 mi | $155,972 (±$15,105) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winfield Township, NJ ($64,052), Elizabeth, NJ ($66,555).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roselle Park Borough, NJ ($109,679), Cranford Township, NJ ($155,972).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Clark Township | $133,504 (±$14,653) |
| 11 | Union Township (Union County) | $119,464 (±$7,123) |
| 12 | Kenilworth Borough | $118,611 (±$32,324) |
| 13 | Garwood Borough | $110,670 (±$25,596) |
| 14 | Roselle Park Borough | $109,679 (±$11,283) |
| 15 | Hillside Township | $99,528 (±$8,370) |
| 16 | Linden | $92,915 (±$3,823) |
| 17 | Roselle Borough | $92,762 (±$14,186) |
| 18 | Rahway | $91,461 (±$7,212) |
| 19 | Plainfield | $85,908 (±$3,620) |
| 20 | Elizabeth | $66,555 (±$3,270) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | $64,052 (±$8,690) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Linden
What is the median household income in Linden?
The median household income in Linden is $92,915 (±$3,823) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Linden?
About $69,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,731 a month.
Have incomes in Linden kept up with inflation?
In Linden, the median household income went from $73,386 in 2015–2019 to $92,915 in 2020–2024 (+26.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Linden?
The median renting household in Linden, NJ earns $67,024 (±$4,567) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Linden city, Union County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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