Living in Woodridge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodridge · Census data 2020–2024
Woodridge has 955 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $61,298 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $207,300, the median rent is $1,155/month.
Woodridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodridge at a glance
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 30.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,298State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $207,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,155/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Woodridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 31.2%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodridge the median home value is $207,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,726 a month in housing costs.
Woodridge median household income
The median household income in Woodridge is $61,298 and the income per person is $28,031. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Woodridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 843
- Owner-occupied
- 45.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.1%
- Vacant
- 61.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.83
61.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Woodridge has many vacation and second homes.
Woodridge demographics
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 19.1%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodridge ›
Education in Woodridge
33% of adults 25 and older in Woodridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodridge
- Unemployment rate
- 31.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Woodridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
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What is the median household income in Woodridge, NY?
The median household income in Woodridge is $61,298, 29% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodridge?
The median home value in Woodridge is $207,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Woodridge?
The median gross rent in Woodridge is $1,155 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Woodridge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 31.2%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Woodridge?
The median age in Woodridge is 30.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Woodridge?
The average commute to work in Woodridge is 22 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodridge?
The unemployment rate in Woodridge is 31.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodridge?
33% of adults in Woodridge 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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