Living in Woodland, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodland · Census data 2020–2024
Woodland has 1,486 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $138,750 (34% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $361,500, the median rent is $1,607/month.
Woodland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodland at a glance
- Population
- 1,486
- Median age
- 52.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $138,750State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $361,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,607/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Woodland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodland the median home value is $361,500, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,607 per month, which is 42.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,694 a month in housing costs.
Woodland median household income
The median household income in Woodland is $138,750 and the income per person is $47,972. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woodland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 486
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.60
Woodland demographics
- Population
- 1,486
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodland ›
Education in Woodland
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Woodland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Woodland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 1,486 | $138,750 | $361,500 | $1,607 |
| Presidential Lakes Estates | 1,947 | $114,348 | $220,400 | — |
| Tabernacle | 6,854 | $120,735 | $396,600 | $2,014 |
| Country Lake Estates | 5,055 | $127,643 | $249,100 | $1,739 |
| Browns Mills | 9,672 | $75,867 | $231,600 | $1,220 |
| Cedar Glen Lakes | 1,519 | $31,558 | $100,400 | — |
| Leisuretowne | 3,564 | $55,357 | $246,400 | $1,689 |
| Manchester | 45,880 | $56,885 | $219,100 | $1,477 |
| Washington | 489 | $81,250 | $324,500 | $1,800 |
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What is the median household income in Woodland, NJ?
The median household income in Woodland is $138,750, 34% 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 Woodland?
The median home value in Woodland is $361,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woodland?
The median gross rent in Woodland is $1,607 per month, about 42.9% of household income.
Is Woodland, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Woodland?
The median age in Woodland is 52.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woodland?
The average commute to work in Woodland is 43 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodland?
The unemployment rate in Woodland is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodland?
23.6% of adults in Woodland 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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