Living in Woodsboro, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Woodsboro has 1,540 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $116,964 (13% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $472,000, the median rent is $892/month.
Woodsboro at a glance
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $116,964State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $472,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Woodsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodsboro the median home value is $472,000, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,528 a month in housing costs.
Woodsboro median household income
The median household income in Woodsboro is $116,964 and the income per person is $53,568. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Woodsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 485
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.18
Woodsboro demographics
- Population
- 1,540
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodsboro ›
Education in Woodsboro
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Woodsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Woodsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsboro | 1,540 | $116,964 | $472,000 | $892 |
| Libertytown | 1,346 | $113,865 | $385,900 | — |
| Walkersville | 6,414 | $130,893 | $488,300 | $1,481 |
| Lewistown | 362 | $98,523 | $326,100 | — |
| Graceham | 121 | $93,036 | $307,700 | — |
| Union Bridge | 1,055 | $76,250 | $293,300 | $1,118 |
| Thurmont | 6,254 | $98,125 | $364,700 | $927 |
| Linganore | 14,444 | $175,833 | $533,500 | $2,523 |
| Frederick | 83,395 | $97,069 | $401,500 | $1,764 |
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What is the median household income in Woodsboro, MD?
The median household income in Woodsboro is $116,964, 13% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodsboro?
The median home value in Woodsboro is $472,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Woodsboro?
The median gross rent in Woodsboro is $892 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Woodsboro, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Woodsboro?
The median age in Woodsboro is 36.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Woodsboro?
The average commute to work in Woodsboro is 33 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodsboro?
The unemployment rate in Woodsboro is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodsboro?
39.3% of adults in Woodsboro 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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