Living in Woodbury, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbury · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbury has 10,042 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $77,028 (26% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $222,700, the median rent is $990/month.
Woodbury at a glance
- Population
- 10,042
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $77,028State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $222,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbury the median home value is $222,700, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,100 a month in housing costs.
Woodbury median household income
The median household income in Woodbury is $77,028 and the income per person is $39,206. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woodbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,718
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.37
Woodbury demographics
- Population
- 10,042
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 4,206
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbury ›
Education in Woodbury
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Woodbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbury
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Woodbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3,117 | $123,083 | $283,400 | $1,325 |
| West Deptford | 22,416 | $93,895 | $294,200 | $1,511 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | $242,600 | $969 |
| Deptford | 32,263 | $91,706 | $277,100 | $1,661 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
| Thorofare | 2,348 | $88,438 | $282,600 | $1,915 |
| Wenonah | 2,261 | $131,667 | $377,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodbury, NJ?
The median household income in Woodbury is $77,028, 26% 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 Woodbury?
The median home value in Woodbury is $222,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woodbury?
The median gross rent in Woodbury is $990 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Woodbury, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Woodbury?
The median age in Woodbury is 39.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woodbury?
The average commute to work in Woodbury is 25 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbury?
The unemployment rate in Woodbury is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbury?
28.1% of adults in Woodbury 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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