Living in Woodbine, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbine · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbine has 2,023 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $46,078 (56% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $218,200, the median rent is $945/month.
Woodbine at a glance
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 38.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $46,078State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $218,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $945/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodbine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodbine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbine the median home value is $218,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Woodbine median household income
The median household income in Woodbine is $46,078 and the income per person is $25,552. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woodbine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,107
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.30
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Woodbine has many vacation and second homes.
Woodbine demographics
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 764
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbine ›
Education in Woodbine
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Woodbine have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbine
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Woodbine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine | 2,023 | $46,078 | $218,200 | $945 |
| Dennisville | 736 | $96,148 | $358,700 | $1,184 |
| Dennis | 6,205 | $105,506 | $360,400 | $1,578 |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
| Belleplain | 495 | $94,722 | $304,200 | — |
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
| Upper | 12,525 | $111,991 | $411,500 | $1,843 |
| Marshallville | 480 | $116,563 | $282,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodbine, NJ?
The median household income in Woodbine is $46,078, 56% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodbine?
The median home value in Woodbine is $218,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woodbine?
The median gross rent in Woodbine is $945 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Woodbine, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
What is the median age in Woodbine?
The median age in Woodbine is 38.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woodbine?
The average commute to work in Woodbine is 25 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbine?
The unemployment rate in Woodbine is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbine?
11.3% of adults in Woodbine 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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