What are the schools like in Woodbine, NJ?

Woodbine is served primarily by Woodbine School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1.

What is the median household income in Woodbine?

The median household income in Woodbine, NJ is $41,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Woodbine, NJ?

Woodbine has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodbine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Woodbine's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodbine is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,200 and the median rent is $799 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodbine, NJ?

Woodbine has a violent crime rate of 69.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1051.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodbine, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Woodbine is a small town of 2,264 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $41,167 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodbine stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Woodbine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodbine 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: 99.4

Woodbine's overall cost of living index is 99.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodbine costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodbine, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$799	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodbine's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.5 /100k

Property Crime

1051.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodbine is served primarily by Woodbine School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodbine, NJ	National Avg
School District	Woodbine School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodbine sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 22.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodbine, NJ
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	22.0"

Demographics

Metric	Woodbine, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,264	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodbine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Woodbine's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodbine roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,200 and median rent is $799/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodbine, NJ?

Woodbine's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodbine?

Public schools in Woodbine are operated by Woodbine School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodbine, NJ a good place to live?

Woodbine, NJ has a population of 2,264, a median household income of $41,167, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Woodbine?

Woodbine averages 46.0°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 22.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Woodbine?

The population of Woodbine, New Jersey is 2,264 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodbine?

Key numbers for living in Woodbine: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $190,200, median household income $41,167, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodbine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.