What are the schools like in Linwood, NJ?

Linwood is served primarily by Linwood City School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Linwood?

The median household income in Linwood, NJ is $133,487 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Linwood, NJ?

Linwood has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

Linwood, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Linwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Linwood's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Linwood is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $338,700 and the median rent is $1,780 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Linwood, NJ?

Linwood has a violent crime rate of 14.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 718.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Linwood, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Linwood is a small town of 6,952 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $133,487 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Linwood stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Linwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Linwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.2

Linwood's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Linwood costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Linwood, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$338,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,780	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$133,487	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Linwood's violent crime rate is 14.4 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

14.4 /100k

Property Crime

718.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Linwood is served primarily by Linwood City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Linwood, NJ	National Avg
School District	Linwood City School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Linwood sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Linwood, NJ
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Linwood, NJ	National Avg
Population	6,952	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bargaintown, NJ 2 mi Northfield, NJ 2 mi Somers Point, NJ 3 mi Longport, NJ 3 mi Margate City, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Linwood

Linwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08221

Linwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linwood, NJ affordable or expensive?

Linwood's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Linwood roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $338,700 and median rent is $1,780/month.

What is the crime rate in Linwood, NJ?

Linwood's violent crime rate is 14.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 718.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Linwood?

Public schools in Linwood are operated by Linwood City School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Linwood, NJ a good place to live?

Linwood, NJ has a population of 6,952, a median household income of $133,487, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Linwood?

Linwood averages 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Linwood?

Linwood, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08221.

What is the population of Linwood?

The population of Linwood, New Jersey is 6,952 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Linwood?

Key numbers for living in Linwood: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $338,700, median household income $133,487, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Linwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.