The Town FilesLinwood, New Jersey
City in Atlantic County · population 6,971 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,700
- Household income
- $156,354
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.3
Linwood is a city of 6,971 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $394,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of New Jersey towns, more seaside character than 84% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 73% of New Jersey towns.
- #6 in The 23 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 18 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in New Jersey
- #15 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Jersey
- #16 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #20 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #25 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
How Linwood ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Linwood is worth $394,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $156,354, which is more affordable than 96% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,188 a month. 93.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Linwood | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,188 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $156,354 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Linwood
| People | Linwood | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Linwood
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linwood since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1987 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 14, 2004.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Linwood itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Linwood
3 public schools with 1,958 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland Regional High School | 9-12 | 1,171 | 11.0 |
| Seaview Elementary School | PK-4 | 431 | 11.3 |
| Belhaven Middle School | 5-8 | 356 | 11.1 |
Towns near Linwood
- Bargaintown, NJ2.0 mi · 5,360 people · home $351,700
- Northfield, NJ2.2 mi · 8,434 people · home $316,200
- Somers Point, NJ2.6 mi · 10,469 people · home $309,200
- Egg Harbor, NJ3.4 mi · 47,842 people · home $312,700
- Margate City, NJ3.5 mi · 5,317 people · home $708,800
- Pleasantville, NJ4.5 mi · 20,629 people · home $194,100
- Ventnor City, NJ4.7 mi · 9,210 people · home $363,000
- English Creek, NJ4.9 mi · 3,364 people · home $248,600
Linwood questions
Is Linwood, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Linwood scores better for retirees than 73% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 64%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Linwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Linwood is valued at $394,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $156,354, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $2,188 a month.
What is the weather like in Linwood?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Linwood get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Linwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1987. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)