New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Woodbury Heights is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,116. Residents earn $130,101 per year, which is 73% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodbury Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Woodbury Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woodbury Heights is $130,101, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Woodbury Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Woodbury Heights is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,353 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Woodbury Heights is below the national average at 166 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,956 per 100,000, near the national average.
32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Woodbury Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,101 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,810 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $260,000 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,765 |
| Median List Price | $364,400 |
| Median List Price | $364,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,353 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 165.7/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 132.6/100K |
| Assault | 33.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,955.6/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 298.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,624.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8133°N, 75.1507°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.1% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,493/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |