New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Linwood is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,954. Residents earn $135,904 per year, which is 81% above the national average.
Based on current data, Linwood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Linwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Linwood is $135,904, which is significantly higher than the national average — 81% above $75,149. This places Linwood among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Linwood is $351,100, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,070 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Linwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 14 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 990 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
Linwood is a highly educated community — 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Linwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,904 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $351,100 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $474,617 |
| Median List Price | $594,900 |
| Median List Price | $594,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $238 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.8% |
| Price Drops | 5.4% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,070 |
| 78% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Total Violent | 14.2/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 14.2/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 990.2/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 396.1/100K |
| Theft | 580.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.1 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3437°N, 74.5710°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.6% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,825/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |