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Linwood, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,954 Population 1,825/sq mi density
$135,904 Median Income $70,653 per capita
$351,100 Home Value $474,617 Zillow
$2,070 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 1,374 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$135,904 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$351,100 home value, $2,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 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: $474,617
Median Rent
$2,070/mo
78% above
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
1,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
74% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 sunny days/yr

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
131%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 4.7% (31% 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 $474,617. 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 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,374/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population6,954
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,825/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,904
Per Capita$70,653
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$351,100
Rent$2,070
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$474,617
Housing Units2,887
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property1,374/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary149/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.