At a Glance
Median Income
$115,583
$51,619 per capita
Home Value
$438,100
Zillow: $502,613
Median Rent
$889/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
10.3% smoking rate
How Woodsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodsboro a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodsboro residents earn a median household income of $115,583 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,619. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodsboro is $438,100 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $502,613. Median rent is $889/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
40.2% of adults in Woodsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodsboro has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,394
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,583
Per Capita$51,619
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$438,100
Rent$889
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$502,613
Housing Units414
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation349 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodsboro was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.