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Linwood

Pop. 3,921·49th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Linwood, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,895/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$67
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Linwood · $1,895
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,895/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$80,484/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Linwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$815
1 BR
$1,625
2 BR
$1,063
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,063/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,895 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$22,740/yr
At $1,895/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Linwood, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,921
Median income
$80,484
Median age
35.5
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
24.6%
24.4%
32.7%
14.6%
Under 1824.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5432.7%
55–6414.6%
65+3.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.1%
12.3%
White78.1%
Black12.3%
Hispanic9.4%
Education (25+)
35.2%
35.5%
17.5%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma35.2%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Linwood, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,657 → $80,484
up 17.2%
Population
3,083 → 3,921
up 27.2%
Renter share
40.6% → 47.7%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 17.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
36.8 → 35.5
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,484 today, compared with $68,657 five years earlier. The population has grown by 27.2% since 2021, moving from about 3,083 residents to roughly 3,921. Renters now make up 47.7% of households, compared with 40.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.5% of adults here, versus 14.2% in 2021.

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Linwood rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Linwood. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Linwood, PA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Linwood is $1,895/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $815/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,063/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,625/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($80,484/yr), Linwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Linwood an affordable city for renters?

Linwood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,895/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($80,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Linwood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Linwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,895/mo in Linwood. The local median household income is $80,484/yr, meaning the typical Linwood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Linwood?

Rent in Linwood has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Linwood rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Linwood is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #49 out of 187 tracked cities at $1,895/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Linwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Linwood ($1,895/mo): Chester ($1,291/mo), Claymont ($1,673/mo), Marcus Hook ($1,679/mo).

What percentage of Linwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of Linwood households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. Linwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Linwood rent compare to the national average?

Linwood's median rent of $1,895/mo is $67 (3%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #49 out of 187 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,895/mo, rent takes ~28% of Linwood's median household income ($80,484/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Linwood 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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