Cities / New Jersey / Linden
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 3 Linden neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 3 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
74
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
3
3 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 2
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 3 safest neighborhoods in Linden
- 1Sunnyside (Linden)LindenSunnyside is a leafy, mid-century residential neighborhood in western Linden, NJ, dominated by well-maintained single-family homes and quiet…80Go
- 2TremleyLindenLocated in the southeastern sector of Linden, Tremley is defined by modest single-family homes sitting adjacent to the extensive Tremley Point…72Go, stay aware
- 3Grasselli (Linden)LindenGrasselli is a mixed residential and industrial neighborhood in eastern Linden bordered by rail lines, logistics facilities, and petrochemical…70Go, stay aware
Best things to do in Linden
- Visit Hawk Rise Sanctuary along the Rahway River for birdwatching and scenic wetland trail walks
- Explore the nearby Linden Aviation Plaza for shopping, dining, and family entertainment
- Take a short drive to downtown Linden for authentic Eastern European and Latin American cuisine
- Explore the nearby walking paths and birdwatching boardwalks at Hawk Rise Sanctuary along the Arthur Kill corridor.
- Sample traditional Portuguese charcoal barbecue and casual dining along neighboring South Wood Avenue.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports facilities at nearby Memorial Park in Linden.
- Relax or exercise along the paved walking loops and athletic fields at Sunnyside Park
- Explore authentic Eastern European and Italian specialty food markets along St. Georges Avenue
Getting around Linden
Transit
- NJ Transit bus routes 56 and 57 provide local bus service along nearby arterial roads. The Linden NJ Transit train station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines is located roughly 1.5 miles east.
- NJ Transit operates local bus routes like the 115 and 57 connecting to broader Union County; the nearest rail hub is Linden Station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines, roughly 2 miles northwest.
- NJ Transit operates the Linden Train Station roughly 1.5 miles west on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines, while NJ Transit bus routes 57 and 115 offer local service along major nearby corridors.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, but the flat residential street grid is accessible for casual riding.
- Dedicated bike lanes are largely absent in the neighborhood, and cyclists must navigate busy commercial roads with heavy industrial traffic; no municipal bike-share system operates here.
Parking
- Street parking is plentiful and free throughout the residential avenues, and local retail plazas along St. Georges Avenue offer dedicated surface parking lots.
- Street parking is readily available and free throughout the residential avenues, with dedicated private lots at surrounding commercial strip centers and industrial sites.
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All Linden neighborhoods by safety score
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- Sunnyside (Linden)LindenSunnyside is a leafy, mid-century residential neighborhood in western Linden, NJ, dominated by well-maintained single-family homes and quiet…80Go
- TremleyLindenLocated in the southeastern sector of Linden, Tremley is defined by modest single-family homes sitting adjacent to the extensive Tremley Point…72Go, stay aware
- Grasselli (Linden)LindenGrasselli is a mixed residential and industrial neighborhood in eastern Linden bordered by rail lines, logistics facilities, and petrochemical…70Go, stay aware
Linden safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Linden?
Sunnyside (Linden) scores highest at 80/100, followed by Tremley (72) and Grasselli (Linden) (70).
Is Linden safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Linden areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Linden neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.