Living in Woodstown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodstown · Census data 2020–2024
Woodstown has 3,715 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $98,828 (5% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $1,359/month.
Woodstown at a glance
- Population
- 3,715
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $98,828State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Woodstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodstown the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,340 a month in housing costs.
Woodstown median household income
The median household income in Woodstown is $98,828 and the income per person is $45,681. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woodstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,495
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.58
Woodstown demographics
- Population
- 3,715
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 1,433
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodstown ›
Education in Woodstown
43% of adults 25 and older in Woodstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodstown
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Woodstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstown | 3,715 | $98,828 | $239,200 | $1,359 |
| Auburn | 1,100 | $222,212 | $460,300 | — |
| Harrisonville | 227 | $75,455 | $378,100 | — |
| Pilesgrove | 4,220 | $158,281 | $383,300 | $1,450 |
| South Harrison | 3,428 | $139,773 | $493,800 | $2,818 |
| Mannington | 1,913 | $109,271 | $297,800 | $1,206 |
| Alloway | 3,299 | $105,156 | $326,800 | $749 |
| Woolwich | 13,526 | $157,778 | $456,000 | $1,925 |
| Swedesboro | 2,733 | $88,542 | $255,900 | $1,606 |
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What is the median household income in Woodstown, NJ?
The median household income in Woodstown is $98,828, 5% 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 Woodstown?
The median home value in Woodstown is $239,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woodstown?
The median gross rent in Woodstown is $1,359 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Woodstown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Woodstown?
The median age in Woodstown is 41.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woodstown?
The average commute to work in Woodstown is 26 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodstown?
The unemployment rate in Woodstown is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodstown?
43% of adults in Woodstown 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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