At a Glance
Median Income
$76,077
$33,414 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $180,658
Median Rent
$972/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,002/100K
3,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Linwood residents earn a median household income of $76,077 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,414. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Linwood is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,658. Median rent is $972/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Linwood reports 1,002 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 164% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,381/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Linwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linwood has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,623
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density5,574/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,077
Per Capita$33,414
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$972
Ownership50.1%
Zillow$180,658
Housing Units1,444
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,002/100K
Property3,381/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation99 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Linwood was built in 1945.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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