Living in Linwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linwood · Census data 2020–2024
Linwood has 6,992 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $156,354 (51% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $394,700, the median rent is $2,188/month.
Linwood at a glance
- Population
- 6,992
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $156,354State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $394,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,188/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Linwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Linwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linwood the median home value is $394,700, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,188 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,764 a month in housing costs.
Linwood median household income
The median household income in Linwood is $156,354 and the income per person is $75,378. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Linwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,792
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.65
Linwood demographics
- Population
- 6,992
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 2,609
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linwood ›
Education in Linwood
62.1% of adults 25 and older in Linwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linwood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Linwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | 6,992 | $156,354 | $394,700 | $2,188 |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Somers Point | 10,515 | $71,062 | $309,200 | $1,383 |
| Longport | 901 | $109,135 | $1,088,000 | $2,514 |
| Egg Harbor | 48,073 | $97,190 | $312,700 | $1,456 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
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What is the median household income in Linwood, NJ?
The median household income in Linwood is $156,354, 51% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Linwood?
The median home value in Linwood is $394,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Linwood?
The median gross rent in Linwood is $2,188 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Linwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Linwood?
The median age in Linwood is 45.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Linwood?
The average commute to work in Linwood is 23 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linwood?
The unemployment rate in Linwood is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linwood?
62.1% of adults in Linwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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