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Woodsville, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Woodsville is a small town in New York with a population of 66. Residents earn $53,269 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
66 Population 206/sq mi density
$53,269 Median Income $23,541 per capita
$87,100 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,269 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,269
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,100
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Woodsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density206/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,269
Per Capita$23,541
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking14.9%
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation618 ft (188 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband32.0%
Libraries8

Is Woodsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Woodsville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Woodsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Woodsville is $53,269, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Woodsville is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Woodsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Woodsville has a population of 66 with a density of 206 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

66
Total Population
206
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.4%
Female 60.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Woodsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodsville is $53,269, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Woodsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,269
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,541
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodsville is $87,100, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,100
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units39
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate9.39%
In Woodsville, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 20.3% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Woodsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress12.6%
Short Sleep37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,199
Dentists1:1,984
Mental Health1:637
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits57.9%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119
Woodsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.0 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.0 inches
24% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates42.5790°N, 77.7338°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density206/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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