At a Glance
Median Income
$99,718
$44,442 per capita
Home Value
$361,200
Zillow: $485,519
Median Rent
$2,077/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
10.3% smoking rate
How Woodbridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodbridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodbridge residents earn a median household income of $99,718 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,442. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodbridge is $361,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $485,519. Median rent is $2,077/month, with 27.0% 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 1967.
Education
34.3% of adults in Woodbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodbridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,086
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,718
Per Capita$44,442
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,200
Rent$2,077
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$485,519
Housing Units8,299
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation38 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodbridge was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
28.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.