Linwood, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,954 Population 1,825/sq mi density
$135,904 Median Income $70,653 per capita
$351,100 Home Value $504,339 Zillow
$2,070 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
14 Violent Crime/100K 718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$135,904 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$351,100 home value, $2,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Linwood, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$135,904
81% above
$70,653 per capita
Home Value
$351,100
25% above
Zillow: $504,339
Median Rent
$2,070/mo
78% above
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
96% below
718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
74% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Linwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Linwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
181%
Home Value
125%
Rent
178%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Linwood residents earn a median household income of $135,904 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,653. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Linwood is $351,100 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,339. Median rent is $2,070/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Linwood reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 718/100K.

Education

58.6% of adults in Linwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,954
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,825/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$135,904
Per Capita$70,653
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$351,100
Rent$2,070
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$504,339
Housing Units2,887
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property718/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Linwood was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.