What are the schools like in Woodside, DE?

Woodside is served primarily by POLYTECH School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Woodside?

The median household income in Woodside, DE is $77,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Woodside, DE?

Woodside has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.2 inches.

Woodside, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woodside, DE affordable or expensive?

Woodside's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodside is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,200 and the median rent is $1,160 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodside, DE?

Woodside has a violent crime rate of 291.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1682.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodside, DE a Good Place to Live?

Woodside is a small town of 253 in Delaware, with a median household income of $77,500 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodside stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Woodside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodside city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.7

Woodside's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodside costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodside, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,160	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woodside's violent crime rate is 291.5 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

291.5 /100k

Property Crime

1682.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Woodside is served primarily by POLYTECH School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodside, DE	National Avg
School District	POLYTECH School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodside sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodside, DE
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.2"

Demographics

Metric	Woodside, DE	National Avg
Population	253	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodside East, DE 2 mi Viola, DE 2 mi Camden, DE 2 mi Wyoming, DE 3 mi Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodside

Woodside, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19980

Woodside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodside, DE affordable or expensive?

Woodside's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodside roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $255,200 and median rent is $1,160/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodside, DE?

Woodside's violent crime rate is 291.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1682.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodside?

Public schools in Woodside are operated by POLYTECH School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodside, DE a good place to live?

Woodside, DE has a population of 253, a median household income of $77,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woodside?

Woodside averages 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 13.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodside?

Woodside, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19980.

What is the population of Woodside?

The population of Woodside, Delaware is 253 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodside?

Key numbers for living in Woodside: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $255,200, median household income $77,500, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.