Linwood, NJ town hall & government
Linwood spent $25 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $3,775 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Linwood's government.
Who runs Linwood
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Linwood's money goes
Linwood runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other New Jersey cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 88%
- From the state 5%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Revenue here is well above spending. That usually means Linwood collects property taxes for the school district and county and passes them on, so only its own spending is counted above.
Who works for Linwood
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Mainland Regional School District
Linwood's high school district, shared with Northfield and Somers Point. The schools are run by Linwood, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 57%
- State 39%
- Federal 4%
Of the $30,140 per pupil, $18,003 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Linwood: Linwood City School District ($24,127 per pupil).
Which schools Linwood kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Linwood pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Linwood's government
Who represents Linwood
Linwood is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Jefferson Van Drew. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.