Woodbury Heights, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,116 Population 2,493/sq mi density
$130,101 Median Income $50,810 per capita
$260,000 Home Value $370,557 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,101 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,353/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodbury Heights, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,101
73% above
$50,810 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
8% below
Zillow: $370,557
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
16% above
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
5% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Woodbury Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
173%
Home Value
92%
Rent
116%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodbury Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodbury Heights residents earn a median household income of $130,101 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,810. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodbury Heights is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,557. Median rent is $1,353/month, with 31.9% 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

32.1% of adults in Woodbury Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodbury Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,116
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,493/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,101
Per Capita$50,810
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,353
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$370,557
Housing Units1,121
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation82 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Woodbury Heights was founded in 1915.
The median home in Woodbury Heights was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.