Linden, New Jersey

About Linden

Linden, NJ is a thriving city located in northeastern New Jersey, home to 45,393 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Linden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.69 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,246 residents per square mile.

📰 Linden News Today

• Raising Cane’s Holds Grand Opening 0n Linden Location on August 17th TAPinto · Aug 18
• Raising Cane's fans camp out overnight for grand opening in Linden News12 | New Jersey · Aug 17
• Vandalized cars found in Linden and Cranford, NJ; police investigating similar incidents in Union County ABC7 New York · Apr 7
• Patrick Sheridan Obituary - Linden, NJ Dignity Memorial · Aug 14
• New Raising Cane's to open Aug. 17, marks continued N.J. growth NJ.com · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Linden Unique

• A top-25 city in New Jersey by population (#20 of 323 incorporated places).
• One of 11 places in the US named Linden — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 45,393.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Linden

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Linden

• Applebee's — american
• Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret — italian
• Noches de Colombia — caribbean
• TGI Fridays — american
• Tumi Peruvian Restaurant — peruvian
• El Leño Steakhouse Bar & Grill — steak house
• El Nacho’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar
• Flaming Grill & Buffet
• Jay's Chicken & Pizza — chicken
• Pizzeria Montevideo — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Linden

• Old Place Creek Tidal Wetlands Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bacheller Avenue Park reviews ★
• General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Park reviews ★
• Memorial Field Park reviews ★
• Pondside Greene Park reviews ★
• Saint Marks Park reviews ★
• Second Ward Park reviews ★
• Sweet Bay Magnolia Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Tremley Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Wheeler Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Linden

• Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
• Linden High School
• Myles J. McManus MIddle School
• Number 1
• Number 10
• Number 2
• Number 4
• Number 5
• Number 6
• Number 8
• Number 9

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Linden

🏘️ Nearby Communities