Living in Woodbourne, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbourne · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbourne has 439 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $849/month.
Woodbourne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodbourne at a glance
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Woodbourne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodbourne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbourne the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,714 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Woodbourne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 37.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.4%
- Vacant
- 49.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.34
49.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Woodbourne has many vacation and second homes.
Woodbourne demographics
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbourne ›
Education in Woodbourne
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Woodbourne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbourne
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Woodbourne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne | 439 | — | $238,900 | $849 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| Liberty | 5,142 | $64,913 | $181,900 | $889 |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
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What is the average home price in Woodbourne?
The median home value in Woodbourne is $238,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Woodbourne?
The median gross rent in Woodbourne is $849 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Woodbourne, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 38.7%.
What is the median age in Woodbourne?
The median age in Woodbourne is 44.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Woodbourne?
The average commute to work in Woodbourne is 42 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbourne?
The unemployment rate in Woodbourne is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbourne?
10.8% of adults in Woodbourne 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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