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South Woodstock, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,294 Population 266/sq mi density
$88,182 Median Income $52,931 per capita
$248,500 Home Value $336,876 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
307 Violent Crime/100K 1,738 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,182 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$248,500 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Woodstock, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,182
17% above
$52,931 per capita
Home Value
$248,500
12% below
Zillow: $336,876
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
1% above
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
19% below
1,738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
64% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How South Woodstock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Woodstock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
88%
Rent
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
164%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Woodstock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Woodstock residents earn a median household income of $88,182 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,931. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Woodstock is $248,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,876. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

South Woodstock reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,738/100K.

Education

55.1% of adults in South Woodstock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Woodstock has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,294
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,182
Per Capita$52,931
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$248,500
Rent$1,179
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$336,876
Housing Units744
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

F
Violent307/100K
Property1,738/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation412 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.7%
EV Stations13
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in South Woodstock was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.