Living in Woodbridge, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbridge · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbridge has 104,355 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $108,928 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $433,000, the median rent is $1,959/month.
Woodbridge at a glance
- Population
- 104,355
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,928State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $433,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,959/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Woodbridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodbridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbridge the median home value is $433,000, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,959 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,758 a month in housing costs.
Woodbridge median household income
The median household income in Woodbridge is $108,928 and the income per person is $47,432. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woodbridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,666
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.75
Woodbridge demographics
- Population
- 104,355
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 36,781
- Foreign-born
- 33.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbridge ›
Education in Woodbridge
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Woodbridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbridge
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Woodbridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Avenel | 17,121 | $101,670 | $401,000 | $1,906 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Colonia | 18,587 | $122,713 | $493,100 | $2,047 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
| Port Reading | 3,511 | $134,479 | $435,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodbridge, NJ?
The median household income in Woodbridge is $108,928, 5% higher 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 Woodbridge?
The median home value in Woodbridge is $433,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woodbridge?
The median gross rent in Woodbridge is $1,959 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Woodbridge, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodbridge?
The median age in Woodbridge is 40.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woodbridge?
The average commute to work in Woodbridge is 33 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbridge?
The unemployment rate in Woodbridge is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbridge?
40.6% of adults in Woodbridge 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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