Living in Woolwich, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woolwich · Census data 2020–2024
Woolwich has 13,526 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $157,778 (52% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $456,000, the median rent is $1,925/month.
Woolwich at a glance
- Population
- 13,526
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $157,778State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $456,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,925/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Woolwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Woolwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woolwich the median home value is $456,000, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,925 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,073 a month in housing costs.
Woolwich median household income
The median household income in Woolwich is $157,778 and the income per person is $53,934. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Woolwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,401
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.21
Woolwich demographics
- Population
- 13,526
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 4,180
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woolwich ›
Education in Woolwich
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Woolwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woolwich
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Woolwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich | 13,526 | $157,778 | $456,000 | $1,925 |
| Swedesboro | 2,733 | $88,542 | $255,900 | $1,606 |
| Beckett | 5,017 | $115,363 | $313,400 | — |
| Logan | 6,055 | $114,355 | $304,600 | — |
| Bridgeport | 228 | $156,583 | $233,800 | — |
| Auburn | 1,100 | $222,212 | $460,300 | — |
| Oldmans | 1,839 | $112,917 | $326,700 | $1,806 |
| Pedricktown | 424 | $90,417 | $193,900 | $1,857 |
| Harrisonville | 227 | $75,455 | $378,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woolwich, NJ?
The median household income in Woolwich is $157,778, 52% 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 Woolwich?
The median home value in Woolwich is $456,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Woolwich?
The median gross rent in Woolwich is $1,925 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Woolwich, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Woolwich?
The median age in Woolwich is 36.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Woolwich?
The average commute to work in Woolwich is 29 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woolwich?
The unemployment rate in Woolwich is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woolwich?
56.2% of adults in Woolwich 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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