Virginia
Woodstock is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,851. Residents earn $61,364 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Woodstock receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Woodstock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Woodstock is $61,364, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 28.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Woodstock is $248,300, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Woodstock is below the national average at 173 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,783 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Woodstock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 21.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 76.8% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| 73% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,364 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,089 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,092 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.4% |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $2,270M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.20% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $248,300 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $330,385 |
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.20% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 172.7/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 172.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,783.1/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 134.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,629.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.2/100K |
| Arson | 19.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8721°N, 78.5171°W |
| County FIPS | 51171 |
Winner: Republican by 42.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,536/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |