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Woodstock.
About
Life in Woodstock
If you're considering Woodstock, you're looking at a solidly affluent suburban community with real economic stability—unemployment is just 2.8% and median household income sits around $105,000. The city has grown explosively over the past 15 years, so you'll see newer construction and development alongside established neighborhoods, which means housing costs have climbed accordingly; median home values hover near $437,000 and rental prices around $1,735 monthly. The commute to Atlanta jobs averages 29.5 minutes depending on where you work, which is reasonable for a suburb this close to the city.
Woodstock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+13.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Woodstock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodstock, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (13.9%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.7%
of households
Married Couples
48.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodstock
In Woodstock, rent runs 31% above the GA average, and home values are 44% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,290
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $454,214 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Woodstock
Unemployment in Woodstock is 0.8 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Woodstock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.9 min avg
How Woodstock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodstock, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodstock runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
88.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
827.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodstock Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cherokee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cherokee County, which includes Woodstock, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $78,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $492,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cherokee County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 12 miles from Woodstock) is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cobb County, GA (12 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodstock has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 29°F | 4.92" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 4.43" |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 4.97" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.53" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.01" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.13" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.94" |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 4.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodstock
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodstock's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Canton
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Marietta
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 11.1 mi away · Roswell
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodstock
Woodstock's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodstock (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (10 yrs after entry)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
14.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodstock
Woodstock has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
11 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
14 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
67 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
73 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodstock
Woodstock Public Library
7735 Main Street, Woodstock
Cities Near Woodstock
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodstock?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodstock FAQ
Is Woodstock, Georgia affordable?⌄
Woodstock's median rent is $1,821/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $103,496/year. Median home value is $436,500.
Is Woodstock, Georgia safe?⌄
Woodstock's violent crime rate was 89 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 827 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodstock, Georgia?⌄
Woodstock has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodstock, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Woodstock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,821/month and median household income is $103,496/year. The median home value is $436,500. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodstock, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Woodstock is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from