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Woodbury.
About
Life in Woodbury
Woodbury is a community of 11,437 people in New York. The median household income is $121,221, and median home values are around $452,200. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Woodbury at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
16.4%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.4% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Woodbury: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodbury, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (13.5%), and 9.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.9%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.5%
of households
Married Couples
71.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.24
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Woodbury
In Woodbury, home values are 7% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
72.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
52.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
89.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Woodbury
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Woodbury, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Woodbury: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodbury is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodbury Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute42.9 min avg
How Woodbury residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodbury, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 33% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 40 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M 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 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodbury runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
60.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,199.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodbury Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Woodbury, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $149,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,000 |
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
Orange County, county-wide
Woodbury is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Woodbury, is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Woodbury is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodbury has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
35.7"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 3.82" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.00" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.84" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.96" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.57" |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 5.29" |
| Nov | 51°F | 36°F | 4.23" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 4.59" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodbury
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodbury's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Keller Ach (west Point)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 7.8 mi away · West Point
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 10.1 mi away · West Haverstraw
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 10.7 mi away · Montrose
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.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodbury
Woodbury's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodbury (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,148 students · in-state tuition $45,630 · 63% graduate · median earnings $75,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $14,175 · 16% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodbury
Woodbury has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodbury
Woodbury Public Library
16 County Route 105, Highland Mills
Woodbury Public Library - Ida Cornell Branch
23 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley
Cities Near Woodbury
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodbury?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodbury FAQ
Is Woodbury, New York safe?⌄
Woodbury's violent crime rate was 61 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 4200 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodbury, New York?⌄
Orange County, which includes Woodbury, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Woodbury, New York?⌄
The average commute in Woodbury is 43 minutes, which is significantly longer than 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