Living in Woodbury, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbury · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbury has 2,774 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $58,466 (16% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $216,400, the median rent is $812/month.
Woodbury at a glance
- Population
- 2,774
- Median age
- 35State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $58,466State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $216,400State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Woodbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbury the median home value is $216,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
Woodbury median household income
The median household income in Woodbury is $58,466 and the income per person is $28,297. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Woodbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,135
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.57
Woodbury demographics
- Population
- 2,774
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 1,033
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbury ›
Education in Woodbury
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Woodbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbury
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Woodbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 2,774 | $58,466 | $216,400 | $812 |
| Auburntown | 318 | $73,571 | $245,200 | $1,067 |
| Centertown | 263 | $53,333 | $196,400 | $888 |
| Lakewood Park | 1,140 | $42,576 | — | — |
| Liberty | 406 | $45,781 | $186,500 | $534 |
| Dowelltown | 434 | $35,313 | $155,700 | $695 |
| Smithville | 5,288 | $33,192 | $194,200 | $740 |
| Alexandria | 1,136 | $50,116 | $220,100 | $789 |
| Morrison | 850 | $37,500 | $187,500 | $641 |
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What is the median household income in Woodbury, TN?
The median household income in Woodbury is $58,466, 16% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodbury?
The median home value in Woodbury is $216,400, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Woodbury?
The median gross rent in Woodbury is $812 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Woodbury, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Woodbury?
The median age in Woodbury is 35 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Woodbury?
The average commute to work in Woodbury is 35 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbury?
The unemployment rate in Woodbury is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbury?
11.7% of adults in Woodbury 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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