Woodbury Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,491 Population 738/sq mi density
$130,180 Median Income $63,283 per capita
$410,300 Home Value $374,580 Zillow
$1,707 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$130,180 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$410,300 home value, $1,707/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodbury Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,180
73% above
$63,283 per capita
Home Value
$410,300
46% above
Zillow: $374,580
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
47% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
71% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Woodbury Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
173%
Home Value
146%
Rent
147%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodbury Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodbury Center residents earn a median household income of $130,180 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,283. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodbury Center is $410,300 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,580. Median rent is $1,707/month, with 25.0% 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 1959.

Education

57.6% of adults in Woodbury Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodbury Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,491
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$130,180
Per Capita$63,283
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$33,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A+
Home Value$410,300
Rent$1,707
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$374,580
Housing Units857
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation428 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+30.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
EV Stations12
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodbury Center was built in 1959.
39.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.