Cost of Living in Lindenwold, NJ

Population 21,534 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lindenwold sits on the smaller end of the New Jersey city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. A poverty rate near 24% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Lindenwold sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55

Rent 96

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lindenwold

The median home value in Lindenwold is $168,300 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,265/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,099/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 44.5°F. Overall, Lindenwold has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$168,300

45% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$262,720

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,265/mo

4% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.1x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

2.5%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,474

1 BR

$1,654

2 BR

$2,040

3 BR

$2,550

4 BR

$2,885

Owner-occupied 33.2%

Renter-occupied 66.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,265

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,879/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

29.7 min

10% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

5.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

70.8%

Carpooled

12.1%

Public transit

5.3%

Walked

3.2%

Work from home

5.5%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.6%

State rate 6.6%

Avg local rate -0.0%

Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$55,099

26% below avg

Per Capita Income

$28,798

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

26% below avg

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Labor Force Participation

69.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.4%

Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.4

Male median age 36.7

Female median age 34.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

64.4°F

Avg Low

44.5°F

Annual Precip

42.8"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	44	52	64	73	82	87	85	78	66	56	46
Low °F	25	26	33	42	51	61	66	64	57	46	36	29
Precip"	2.97	2.57	3.83	3.37	2.95	3.73	5.19	4.40	3.39	3.67	2.98	3.74

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good

50.4%

Good air days/yr

211

Max AQI recorded

209

PM2.5 days

149

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12.2:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,078

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lindenwold, NJ?

Lindenwold has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lindenwold, NJ?

The median gross rent in Lindenwold is $1,265 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lindenwold?

The median home value in Lindenwold is $168,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lindenwold?

The median household income in Lindenwold is $55,099 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lindenwold, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lindenwold is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Lindenwold, NJ affordable?

Yes, Lindenwold is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lindenwold?

Lindenwold has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lindenwold at a Glance

Population: 21,534
Median Income: $55,099
Home Value: $168,300
Median Rent: $1,265/mo
Unemployment: 3.5%
Avg High Temp: 64.4°F
Sales Tax: 6.6%

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