salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (93.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,560 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 177 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linwood
| Size | Linwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,302 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,546 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linwood overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Linwood, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linwood
Life in Linwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $325 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linwood, NJ?
Renting in Linwood costs a median of about $2,414 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Linwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,560 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linwood cheap or expensive?
Linwood is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $168,628. It ranks 177th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linwood?
The median homeowner in Linwood pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.53% of the median home value.
Is Linwood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Linwood?
The median home value in Linwood is $394,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,992 people live in Linwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.