At a Glance
Median Income
$99,718
$44,442 per capita
Home Value
$361,200
Zillow: $477,742
Median Rent
$2,077/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
472/100K
1,886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.2% (17% 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 $477,742. 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.
Safety & Crime
Woodbridge reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,886/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population20,086
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,718
Per Capita$44,442
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,200
Rent$2,077
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$477,742
Housing Units8,299
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent472/100K
Property1,886/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.