At a Glance
Median Income
$73,615
$37,407 per capita
Home Value
$187,000
Zillow: $223,981
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
48.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
16.4% smoking rate
How Woodmere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodmere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodmere a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodmere residents earn a median household income of $73,615 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,407. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodmere is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,981. Median rent is $1,374/month, with 48.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
15.0% of adults in Woodmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodmere has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,775
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density3,226/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,615
Per Capita$37,407
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,000
Rent$1,374
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$223,981
Housing Units4,216
Rent Burden48.2%
Health
Obesity47.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation-4 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodmere was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.