Linwood is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 6,962 people and three associated neighborhoods, Linwood is the 266th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Linwood are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Linwood is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 88.81% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Linwood is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Linwood who work in management occupations (12.60%), office and administrative support (11.36%), and healthcare (10.39%). Also of interest is that Linwood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Linwood telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.26% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Linwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Linwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Linwood is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Linwood. 57.59% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Linwood in 2022 was $73,858, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $295,432 for a family of four. Linwood is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Linwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Linwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Linwood include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Linwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
