Linden, NJ Commercial Real Estate Broker

Map: AcreX NJ multifamily pipeline filtered to Linden, from the public AcreX sheet. See the full pipeline map.

Linden market snapshot

Public statistics with sources and as-of dates. Pipeline figures are from the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026.

Population and households

• Population: 43,614 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, table B01003). Source

• Households: 15,290, with a median household income of $91,036 (ACS 2019-2023, tables B11001 and B19013). Source

• Renter-occupied homes: 5,926 of 15,290 occupied units, or 38.8% (ACS 2019-2023, table B25003). Source

• Land area and density: 10.7 square miles, about 4,081 residents per square mile (Census Bureau 2023 Gazetteer and ACS population). Source

Property tax

• 2025 tax rates: general tax rate 7.345 per $100 of assessed value and effective tax rate 2.037% (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates). Source

• Average residential tax bill: $9,832 in 2025 (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics). Source

Access and regional context (Union County)

• Location: about 14.8 miles in a straight line from the AcreX office in Caldwell (Census Gazetteer internal point). Source

• Transit and highways: Union County is crossed by the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-278 and routes 1/9, 22 and 24. NJ Transit serves it on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line, Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch, and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is part of the Port Authority network. Source

• Labor market: the Union County unemployment rate was 5.0% in August 2026 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted). Source

• Industrial market (Newmark 3Q 2026, submarkets in or overlapping Union County): Linden/Elizabeth 6.3% vacancy, $17.38 per sf; Union Central 3.6% vacancy, $14.77 per sf. Source

• Office market (Newmark 3Q 2026): Union Area 8.8% vacancy, $23.87 per sf. Source

Newmark reports by submarket, not by town or county, so these figures are regional context rather than Linden-specific. Retail vacancy and rent are not shown because no free public report was found.

AcreX pipeline data (as of October 24, 2026)

• Multifamily pipeline: 1 mapped project with 80 units. By status: Scheduled 1. Source

• Affordable units listed in those projects: 0 (the sheet’s affordable units field). Source

• Commercial and industrial projects: 7 non-residential projects in Linden on the sheet’s Commercial tab. Source

• Upcoming hearings: no hearing dated October 24 to November 30, 2026 is recorded for Linden in the sheet as of October 24, 2026. Source

• Municipal land-use sources: Linden website, planning board, zoning board, public notices. Source

Largest multifamily projects in Linden

• 1700 W. Elizabeth Avenue (Linden): 80 units, Scheduled. Source

Project notes

Kontos Group wins approval for 80-unit Veranta rental in Linden

Kontos Group received Planning Board approval in May 2026 for Veranta by Kontos, a five-story, 80-unit rental building at 1700 W. Elizabeth Avenue in Linden. It replaces a former restaurant and an adjacent used-car dealership. The plan includes four studios, 61 one-bedrooms and 15 two-bedrooms. The developer said it planned to break ground in the fall, and Union County’s planning board reviewed the application in October 2026. Sources: 1, 2.

Commercial projects in Linden from the sheet

The Commercial tab lists 7 projects in Linden:

• BPG II Wildcat distribution center, 4701 Tremley Point Rd (Linden): warehouse, 850,950 sf, Approved. Source

• Asset Realty self-storage, 600 West Edgar Rd (Linden): self-storage, 163,385 sf, Approved. Source

• Merck Linden research and manufacturing building (Merck campus) (Linden): industrial (R&D/lab), 124,243 sf, Approved. Source

• Linden Development self-storage, 837 Pleasant St (Linden): self-storage, 100,390 sf, Approved. Source

• Route 1 P.W. warehouse, 1001 East Edgar Rd (Linden): warehouse, 100,005 sf, Approved. Source

• AT Northern New Jersey mixed industrial/auto service, 1414 East Linden Ave (Linden): industrial, 47,738 sf, Approved. Source

Related pages

• Union County commercial real estate broker

• Industrial & Warehouse Real Estate in Union County

• Retail Real Estate in Union County

• Office & Medical Office Space in Union County

• Investment Sales in Union County

• Property Management in Union County

• Seller & Landlord Representation in Union County

• Tenant & Buyer Representation in Union County

• Land & Development Site Brokerage in Union County

• Multifamily Brokerage in Union County

• Rahway commercial real estate

• Elizabeth commercial real estate

• Union Township commercial real estate

• Summit commercial real estate

• Plainfield commercial real estate

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best commercial real estate broker in Linden, NJ?

There is no single objective ranking, and AcreX does not claim one. AcreX is a Caldwell-based brokerage that covers Linden and the rest of Union County with local data: it tracks 1 mapped multifamily project (80 units) in Linden on the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026, works with Jonathan Libock as lead broker, and offers industrial, retail, office, land, multifamily and investment sales services. When you compare brokers, ask each for recent Linden transactions, references and the data behind their pricing, then book a consultation with AcreX to compare.

How many apartments are planned in Linden?

The public AcreX sheet maps 1 Linden project totaling 80 units across all statuses, as of October 24, 2026.

What is the population of Linden, NJ?

Linden had an estimated 43,614 residents and 15,290 households in the Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates.

Where is AcreX located?

AcreX is at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, about 14.8 miles in a straight line from Linden, and serves Union County and the rest of northern New Jersey. Call (201) 694-6463.

Book a consultation

Talk with AcreX about commercial real estate in Linden. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.