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Woodstown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,690 Population 2,335/sq mi density
$101,855 Median Income $43,753 per capita
$231,700 Home Value $335,579 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 988 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,855 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodstown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,855
36% above
$43,753 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
18% below
Zillow: $335,579
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
5% above
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
988/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
25% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Woodstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
82%
Rent
105%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodstown residents earn a median household income of $101,855 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,753. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodstown is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,579. Median rent is $1,223/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Woodstown reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 988/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

42.1% of adults in Woodstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodstown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,690
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,335/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,855
Per Capita$43,753
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$1,223
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$335,579
Housing Units1,743
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property988/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary291/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation45 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Woodstown was founded in 1882.
The median home in Woodstown was built in 1965.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.