New York · Metropolitan Area
Woodbury is a small city in New York with a population of 11,437. Residents earn $141,607 per year, which is 88% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodbury receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Woodbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Woodbury is $141,607, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Woodbury among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Woodbury is $417,700, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,976 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Woodbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 78.0% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.0% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $141,607 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,179 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.73% |
| Commute Time | 45.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $417,700 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,435,011 |
| Median List Price | $1,149,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,149,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $514 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.9% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,976 |
| 70% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.73% |
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 14.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8202°N, 73.4725°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,283/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 45.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |