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Compare Newark to Linden

This post compares Newark, New Jersey to Linden, New Jersey across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Newark (city) Linden (city)
Population 282,803 42,230
Income (median) $35,240 $45,496
Home Value (median) $222,800 $264,400
White 25% 53%
Black 50% 29%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 36% 34%
Age (median) 33 38
Rentals 77% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newark or Linden?
A: Newark has a much larger population count than Linden: 282803 compared with 42230 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Newark or in Linden?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Newark.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Newark or Linden?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Newark.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Newark does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 77% for Newark versus 41% for Linden.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Newark may include: Paterson, Jersey-City, and Elizabeth.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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