Living in Linwood, NJ
Family-oriented suburb with a quiet, residential feel, close to shore points and major retail corridors.
Property taxes in Linwood, NJ
All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.
Schools, shopping & essentials in Linwood
- Linwood Public School District (district)
- Seaview Elementary School
- Belhaven Middle School
- Mainland Regional High School
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- Tilton Road retail corridor (nearby)
- Somers Point / Route 9 retail (nearby)
- Hamilton Mall (nearby)
- Linwood bike/walk paths and neighborhood parks
- Nearby Atlantic County Library System branches (Northfield/Somers Point)
- Convenient access to Route 9 and shore bridges
- Short drive to Atlantic City Expressway and Parkway connections
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: Water: New Jersey American Water; wastewater treatment by Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — trash, bulk, and yard waste collection
Linwood, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Linwood, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Linwood is $3.929 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $11,455 on an average assessment of $300,261, an effective tax rate of about 3.042%.
What schools serve Linwood?
Linwood Public Schools (PreK-8); grades 9-12 attend Mainland Regional High School (with Northfield and Somers Point)
Is there train service in Linwood?
Linwood does not have its own train station. The closest NJ Transit Atlantic City Line stops are in Absecon, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Atlantic City.
Do I need flood insurance in Linwood?
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for any specific address before you make an offer.
Who provides utilities in Linwood?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Water: New Jersey American Water; wastewater treatment by Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA). Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — trash, bulk, and yard waste collection
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