Living in Woodside East, Delaware

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodside East · Census data 2020–2024

Woodside East has 2,274 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $61,142 (28% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $330,700.

Woodside East at a glance

Population
2,274
Median age
36.7State: 41.6
Median household income
$61,142State: $84,954
Median home value
$330,700State: $352,000
Homeowners
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Average commute
34 min

Is Woodside East a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Delaware median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Woodside East

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodside East the median home value is $330,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,669 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Woodside East$330,700
Delaware$352,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Delaware$1,401
United States$1,413

Woodside East median household income

The median household income in Woodside East is $61,142 and the income per person is $27,174. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).

Median household income

Woodside East$61,142
Delaware$84,954
United States$80,734

Housing in Woodside East: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,120
Owner-occupied
87.9%
Renter-occupied
12.1%
Vacant
22.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1994
Average household size
2.60

Woodside East demographics

Population
2,274
Median age
36.7
Under 18
24.2%
65 and older
11.9%
Households
873
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White46.5%
Hispanic or Latino22.4%
Black9.9%
Asian0.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodside East ›

Education in Woodside East

22.8% of adults 25 and older in Woodside East have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Woodside East22.8%
Delaware35.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Woodside East

Unemployment rate
11.9%State: 5.1%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
9.6%
Drive alone
68.9%
Public transit
1.7%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.1%

Woodside East vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Woodside East2,274$61,142$330,700—
Woodside475$79,375$320,800$1,642
Camden4,106$63,267$300,100$1,836
Riverview2,596$93,162$319,900—
Rising Sun-Lebanon4,163$113,529$389,900$1,755
Magnolia274$113,333$229,800—
Wyoming2,000$69,603$290,900$1,558
Highland Acres3,752$102,356$306,400$1,583
Rodney Village1,331$43,558$167,200$1,338

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Living in Woodside East: FAQ

What is the median household income in Woodside East, DE?

The median household income in Woodside East is $61,142, 28% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Woodside East?

The median home value in Woodside East is $330,700, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.

Is Woodside East, DE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Delaware median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.

What is the median age in Woodside East?

The median age in Woodside East is 36.7 years (Delaware: 41.6).

How long is the commute in Woodside East?

The average commute to work in Woodside East is 34 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Woodside East?

The unemployment rate in Woodside East is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Woodside East?

22.8% of adults in Woodside East have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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