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Woodsboro, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,394 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$115,583 Median Income $51,619 per capita
$438,100 Home Value $494,932 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,176 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,583 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$438,100 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodsboro, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,583
54% above
$51,619 per capita
Home Value
$438,100
55% above
Zillow: $494,932
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
19% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
154%
Home Value
155%
Rent
76%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodsboro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.0% (44% 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 $494,932. 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.

Safety & Crime

Woodsboro reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,176/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,394
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,963/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,583
Per Capita$51,619
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,100
Rent$889
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$494,932
Housing Units414
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,176/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.