Homes for sale in Linden, NJ — current 07036 listings, median sale prices near $465K, two Northeast Corridor train stations with direct NY Penn service, and the lowest average tax bill among Union County train towns.
A solid, well-connected city across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island. Strong value, Northeast Corridor trains, and easy access in every direction.
Linden is one of Union County's most accessible cities — a 10.7-square-mile community of 43,738 residents (2020) sitting directly across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island, with its own Northeast Corridor station and quick highway access. Practical, diverse, and well-located, it draws buyers who want strong value and a straightforward commute, whether to New York, Newark, or across the bridge to Staten Island.
The median sale runs near $490K, across colonials, capes, ranches, and two-family homes throughout the city. Linden runs its own schools, anchored by Linden High School and its Tigers, and its neighborhoods range from leafy Sunnyside to the convenient downtown. Run under a city government and built around its transit, it pairs value with connectivity.
Linden draws buyers who want strong value, a Northeast Corridor train, and a location with easy reach to New York, Newark, and Staten Island. Its connectivity and affordability are the central draw.
Linden's own NEC station offers fast, frequent rail service to New York and Newark — a major commuter advantage.
Sitting right across the Arthur Kill, Linden is a natural fit for buyers moving from or commuting to Staten Island.
Home prices remain accessible for the location and transit, with a solid range of single- and two-family homes.
A steady, value-driven market.
Larger and updated single-family homes in the city's most desirable sections like Sunnyside.
Comparable to: Union, Rahway upper.
Classic colonials, capes, and two-family homes across the city — the heart of the Linden market.
Comparable to: Rahway, Elizabeth.
Smaller homes, capes, and starter properties — among the more attainable options near the train.
Comparable to: Roselle, Hillside.
A varied city of distinct sections:
One of Linden's most desirable residential sections, known for its well-kept homes and quiet, settled streets.
The walkable core around the Northeast Corridor station — the most commuter-convenient part of the city.
The northern neighborhoods near the park and the Roselle and Elizabeth lines, with a mix of homes and green space.
The southern streets toward Rahway, offering a range of homes and convenient access to that city's train and downtown.
The eastern, working side of the city near the waterfront and industry, with its own established residential pockets.
"Linden is one of Union County's most accessible cities — a 10.7-square-mile community of 43,738 sitting directly across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island, with its own Northeast Corridor station. Practical, diverse, and well-located, it draws buyers wanting strong value and a straightforward commute, at a median near $490K."
Linden cross-shops with Union, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Roselle.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Linden ★ | $490,000 | 43,738 | 10.7 mi² |
$535,000 | 59,728 | 9.0 mi² | |
$500,000 | 29,705 | 4.0 mi² | |
$475,000 | 137,298 | 12.3 mi² | |
$465,000 | 22,720 | 2.6 mi² |
★ Subject city. Sources: Union County government; U.S. Census. Linden population 43,738 (2020 census); 10.7 sq mi land, sitting across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island with its own Northeast Corridor station; a practical, well-connected city; runs its own schools anchored by Linden High School (the Tigers); a city government; median sale price approximately $490,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
The Staten Island Connection. Linden's spot across the Arthur Kill makes it a natural landing place for buyers with ties to Staten Island and New York.
Transit in Every Direction. The NEC train, the Turnpike, the Parkway, and Route 1&9 give residents fast access to jobs across the metro.
Value That Holds Up. For the location and transit, Linden continues to offer strong relative value across single- and two-family homes.
A City with Pride. From the Linden-Union Thanksgiving rivalry to its tight neighborhoods, Linden has a strong, settled civic character.
Schools + Government. Linden runs its own schools, anchored by Linden High School and its Tigers, under a city government.
Around $490K. Larger homes run $600K-$775K+, the core market $475K-$600K, and smaller homes $375K-$475K.
Linden runs its own schools, anchored by Linden High School (the Tigers).
Linden sits directly across the Arthur Kill from Staten Island via the Goethals Bridge, and its Northeast Corridor station offers fast trains to New York and Newark.
Its Northeast Corridor transit, its location across from Staten Island, strong everyday value, and tight-knit residential neighborhoods like Sunnyside.
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