What are the schools like in Woodstock, GA?

Woodstock is served primarily by Cherokee County. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Woodstock?

The median household income in Woodstock, GA is $100,913 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Woodstock, GA?

Woodstock has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodstock, GA affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodstock is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $359,800 and the median rent is $1,656 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodstock, GA?

Woodstock has a violent crime rate of 55.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1024.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodstock, GA a Good Place to Live?

Woodstock is a small city of 35,171 in Georgia, with a median household income of $100,913 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodstock stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Woodstock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodstock 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: 100.9

Woodstock's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodstock costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woodstock, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$359,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,913	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.5 /100k

Property Crime

1024.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodstock is served primarily by Cherokee County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodstock, GA	National Avg
School District	Cherokee County	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodstock sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodstock, GA
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Woodstock, GA	National Avg
Population	35,171	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Holly Springs, GA 5 mi Mountain Park, GA 6 mi Kennesaw State University, GA 6 mi Kennesaw, GA 8 mi Acworth, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodstock

Woodstock, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

30188 30189

Woodstock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodstock, GA affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodstock roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $359,800 and median rent is $1,656/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodstock, GA?

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1024.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodstock?

Public schools in Woodstock are operated by Cherokee County. The district has 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodstock, GA a good place to live?

Woodstock, GA has a population of 35,171, a median household income of $100,913, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Woodstock?

Woodstock averages 50.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodstock?

Woodstock, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30188, 30189.

What is the population of Woodstock?

The population of Woodstock, Georgia is 35,171 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodstock?

Key numbers for living in Woodstock: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $359,800, median household income $100,913, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodstock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.