Woodsville, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Orange County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,387 Population 750/sq mi density
$56,610 Median Income $37,642 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $292,053 Zillow
$1,088 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,610 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,088/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodsville, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,610
25% below
$37,642 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $292,053
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
6% below
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Woodsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
71%
Rent
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodsville 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

Woodsville residents earn a median household income of $56,610 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,642. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,015 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodsville is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,053. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

21.1% of adults in Woodsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodsville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,387
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,610
Per Capita$37,642
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,088
Ownership41.0%
Zillow$292,053
Housing Units705
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation517 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute44 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.