Woodbine, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,083 Population 260/sq mi density
$45,179 Median Income $26,167 per capita
$199,800 Home Value $334,407 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$199,800 home value, $885/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodbine, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,179
40% below
$26,167 per capita
Home Value
$199,800
29% below
Zillow: $334,407
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Woodbine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
71%
Rent
76%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodbine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodbine residents earn a median household income of $45,179 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,167. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodbine is $199,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,407. Median rent is $885/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

9.6% of adults in Woodbine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodbine has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,083
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,179
Per Capita$26,167
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A
Home Value$199,800
Rent$885
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$334,407
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation31 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Woodbine was founded in 1891.
The median home in Woodbine was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.