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Compare Paterson to Linden

This post compares Paterson, 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 Paterson (city) Linden (city)
Population 147,890 42,230
Income (median) $31,725 $45,496
Home Value (median) $235,500 $264,400
White 29% 53%
Black 27% 29%
Asian 3% 3%
With Kids 42% 34%
Age (median) 33 38
Rentals 73% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Paterson or Linden?
A: Paterson has a larger population count than Linden: 147890 compared with 42230 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Paterson does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 73% for Paterson versus 41% for Linden.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Paterson may include: Elizabeth, Trenton, and Camden.

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

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