At a Glance
Median Income
$57,938
$28,375 per capita
Home Value
$351,900
Zillow: $397,552
Median Rent
$891/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
14.2% smoking rate
How Woodside East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodside East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodside East a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodside East residents earn a median household income of $57,938 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,375. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodside East is $351,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,552. Median rent is $891/month, with 44.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
22.3% of adults in Woodside East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodside East has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,680
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,938
Per Capita$28,375
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B
Home Value$351,900
Rent$891
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$397,552
Housing Units908
Rent Burden44.5%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodside East was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.