Woodbury, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,992 Population 4,947/sq mi density
$74,769 Median Income $37,841 per capita
$207,900 Home Value $341,762 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
242 Violent Crime/100K 1,803 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,769 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,900 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodbury, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,769
1% below
$37,841 per capita
Home Value
$207,900
26% below
Zillow: $341,762
Median Rent
$957/mo
18% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
1,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Woodbury Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
74%
Rent
82%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodbury a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodbury residents earn a median household income of $74,769 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,841. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% 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 is $207,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,762. Median rent is $957/month, with 32.7% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Woodbury reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,803/100K.

Education

28.7% of adults in Woodbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodbury has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°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

Population9,992
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density4,947/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,769
Per Capita$37,841
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,900
Rent$957
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$341,762
Housing Units4,632
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property1,803/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation53 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Woodbury was founded in 1683.
The median home in Woodbury was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.