Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Woodsboro is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,394. Residents earn $115,583 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Woodsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Woodsboro is $115,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Woodsboro among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Woodsboro is $438,100, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Woodsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,583 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,619 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,317 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,170 |
| County GDP | $20,352M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 755 |
| Retail | 710 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $438,100 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $494,932 |
| Median List Price | $375,000 |
| Median List Price | $375,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $208 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $889 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 349 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5340°N, 77.3099°W |
| County FIPS | 24021 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,963/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 710 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |