"Linwood stands copper bottomed and iron bound -- firmly committed to the preservation of its past for three reasons. First, so we can live quietly and in peace with all the little ghosts that wander our streets...Second because our fathers taught us long ago that somehow the present and future are tied irrevocably to the past. Finally, and perhaps most important, so that we may stand before our children and say with pride, 'We have kept the faith.'" -- Historian James B. Kirk, 1989
There are only three stop lights in the city of Linwood, NJ -- and there are three points of access to the sea. So you can breeze quickly through town and take a boat into water or dive in for a swim! Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, Linwood has a population of just over 7,000, and is a pleasant seaside community. This suburban town is just nine miles west of Atlantic City, and can be reached by the Garden State parkway, which will also take you to New York, the city that never sleeps. You can also get to Linwood on the Atlantic City expressway which will take you to the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. In short, you're conveniently close to these metropolitan meccas but even closer to the bucolic seaside.
If you're looking for a peaceful, seaside community that's also easy to access from New York or Philadelphia -- or Atlantic City, then Linwoood, NJ is the place for your apartment search
"Linwood stands copper bottomed and iron bound -- firmly committed to the preservation of its past for three reasons. First, so we can live quietly and in peace with all the little ghosts that wander our streets...Second because our fathers taught us long ago that somehow the present and future are tied irrevocably to the past. Finally, and perhaps most important, so that we may stand before our children and say with pride, 'We have kept the faith.'" -- Historian James B. Kirk, 1989
There are only three stop lights in the city of Linwood, NJ -- and there are three points of access to the sea. So you can breeze quickly through town and take a boat into water or dive in for a swim! Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, Linwood has a population of just over 7,000, and is a pleasant seaside community. This suburban town is just nine miles west of Atlantic City, and can be reached by the Garden State parkway, which will also take you to New York, the city that never sleeps. You can also get to Linwood on the Atlantic City expressway which will take you to the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. In short, you're conveniently close to these metropolitan meccas but even closer to the bucolic seaside.
Moving to Linwood
If you're looking for a peaceful, seaside community that's also easy to access from New York or Philadelphia -- or Atlantic City, then Linwoood, NJ is the place for your apartment search. Here you'll find 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments for rent, or a duplex for rent, as well as single family homes. When To Look?
Summer will find more seasonal renting taking place, so the other seasons will offer more opportunities to find your place by the sea. What to bring? Well, to please your future landlord, you'll have a good credit report, your current ID, W2's or other proof of employment, and access to your rental history. When you move, you might just want to bring your boat to this seaside community. Don't have a boat? Then a swimsuit, deck shoes, a kayak perhaps? Or possibly just a beach chair. How Long Should It Take to Find a Place to Live?
Well, other than summer months when it would be wise to allow even more time to find a rental, a month or less should do. Vacancy rates average around 11% in the center of this appealing coastal town.
Neighborhoods of Linwood
If you'd like to live near the sea in a quiet spot still not too far from major metropolitan areas, then Linwood just might be your spot!
Linwood City Center: Bordering Scull Bay and Steelman Bay, with wetlands and Meadowland Park, this is a beautiful suburban neighborhood with a strong coastal nature. You'll find small apartment buildings and medium sized to large single family homes here, all built between 1940 and 1999. Vacancies pop up frequently here, particularly outside the summer recreational season.
New Rd / Oak Ave: Adjoining Route 9, a major artery, and bordering Bargaintown Pond - it's a bargain that you get to live in such a lovely place - this a suburban neighborhood by density. Vacancies are scarcer here than in the city center, but you'll find plenty of single family homes and apartment complexes to choose from, like the Harbour Isle. Steelmanville: Suburban by density and divided by Route 9, this neighborhood is an area of tree lined streets and medium to large single family homes as well as town homes. Much of this area is occupied by owners, but if you look carefully you can find rental properties available in buildings constructed primarily between 1940 and 1999. Ocean Heights Plaza is nearby for convenient shopping. The Garden State Parkway toll road is easily accessed from this community.
Living in Linwood
The city center is all about the sea - and estuaries, streams, marshlands, and green space. Enjoy the beauty that nature offers, go boating, fishing, swimming, or exploring. If you like the seaside and you enjoy four seasons, this is a sweet spot.
The city also has a lush park system with around 36 acres, as well as a bicycle path that includes 33 acres. You will find plenty of opportunities to get your sport on too - with facilities that include baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields, and even a court for street hockey. Kids have access to several playgrounds. And then, if your sport is more of the strolling and enjoying flowers kind of past time, you'll find that here too, with the beautiful gardens of Linwood Arboretum. Check out Hartshorne Park, the SJI Park, and Krumm Farm Vineyard for other lovely strolls.
Or how about going for a sail? Whether you kayak, canoe, or own your own boat or not, you can easily get on the water by taking the Cape May-Lewes ferry service, a scenic and convenient, way to get across the Delaware Bay. And if you really want to leave town, the Atlantic City International Airport is just twenty minutes away.
Shopping is quite vibrant here - Central Square Linwood features everything from a toy shop to a cheese shop - boutique shopping at its finest. You'll also find many fun and fine dining options, like Chaba Thai or Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian.
If history's your thing, do check out the Kirk Maritime Museum, a labor of love created by Jim Kirk, the first historian of Linwood, and ship modeller Tom Adams. Whether you're interested in shipwrights tools, or hands-on exhibits where you can practice rope knots, there's something for everyone to enjoy here. The best part is perhaps a vast collection of Tom Adams ship models including a whaling ship.
Like to read? There's the Linwood Library. And if art is your thing, there are several galleries featuring the works of local artists, like the Lynne Novick Gallery.
If you simply must leave the beautiful bay behind, you can be in the Big Apple in two hours, or in Philadelphia seeking out Independence Hall or a Philly cheese steak in less than an hour.
