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Linden, New Jersey · ZIP 07036

Linden — ZIP 07036

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Linden (07036) scores 38/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $551K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$551K
Median rent$2,322/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$551K

Median Rent

$2,322/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,904

Violent Crime

976

Property Crime

7,928

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Number 9PK–05311
37%
47%
Number 10PK–05299
37%
42%
Number 4PK–05447
22%
37%
Number 8PK–05334
22%
32%
Number 5PK–05319
22%
42%
Number 6PK–05320
17%
32%
Myles J. McManus MIddle School06–08711
15%
28%
Number 1PK–05454
15%
26%
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School06–08710
14%
34%
Number 2PK–05602
13%
21%
Winfield TownshipPK–08141
8%
32%
Linden High School09–121,934
4%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

45,101

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07036 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 07036 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07036 is approximately $551K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 07036 in Linden has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.