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Why Linden is the Hidden Jewel of Jersey User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Growing up a few miles from Linden in Jersey City, I was thrilled when my job relocated me to this hidden gem. Despite what you hear about Jersey, it is an amazing place to work and raise a family. In a few minutes, you can be on the bridge into Staten Island or take the Lincoln ...Read More Tunnel into Manhattan.

The greatest thing about living in Linden is your not living in New York. You can enjoy the best restaurants in the world, take part in never-ending nightlife, and slip over the bridge and be back in my safe community in no time at all. The best areas in Linden are all within a few miles, and being in the center of New Jersey, I'm literally a stone's throw to New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Our community is packed with transients from all over the globe who love to watch out and care for one another. Shopping tends to be a little costly when raising a family, so we slip south to the Monmouth Mall and get the same merchandise for far less. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Linden? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wheeler Park
      Memorial Field Park
      Tremley Park
      Fourth Ward Park
      Fourth Ward Park
      Saint Marks Park
      Second Ward Park
      Peach Orchard Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Aviation 12
      Union County Performing Arts Center
      Bamboleo Night Club
      Liberty Theatre
      Regent Theatre
      Saint Adalbert Auditorium
      Ritz Theatre and Performing Arts Center, NJ
      Belcher Ogden Mansion

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Pizza Town
      Planet of Wine
      Central Park
      Dunkin'
      Crown Fried Chicken
      Bayway World of Liquor
      Dunkin'

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Linden? Of all people who commute, 8.8% take public transportation in Linden.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Linden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

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