Linwood, New Jersey

About Linwood

Linwood is a close-knit town in southern New Jersey with an estimated population of 7,072.

Officially, Linwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,856 residents per square mile.

📰 Linwood News Today

• William McCord Obituary (2026) - Linwood, NJ - The Press of Atlantic City Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Gaspare (Guy) Saporito Obituary | George H Wimberg Funeral Home | Linwood, NJ Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Linwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• James Hill Obituary, Age 81 - May 27, 2026 - Linwood, New Jersey Denver Gazette · Aug 10
• N.J. will offer free postpartum home health visits to all families by 2027 WHYY · May 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Linwood Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Linwood — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,072.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Linwood Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Linwood

• Hartshorne Park reviews ★
• Meadow View Marsh · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Linwood

• Belhaven Middle School
• Mainland Regional High School
• Seaview Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Linwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities