What are the schools like in Woodstock, VA?

Woodstock is served primarily by Shenandoah County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Woodstock?

The median household income in Woodstock, VA is $64,470 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Woodstock, VA?

Woodstock has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodstock, VA affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodstock is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,300 and the median rent is $1,035 per month.

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

Woodstock has a violent crime rate of 133.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1855.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodstock, VA a Good Place to Live?

Woodstock is a small town of 5,798 in Virginia, with a median household income of $64,470 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodstock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 96.6

Woodstock's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodstock costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodstock, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,035	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,470	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.7 /100k

Property Crime

1855.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodstock is served primarily by Shenandoah County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodstock, VA	National Avg
School District	Shenandoah County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodstock sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodstock, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Woodstock, VA	National Avg
Population	5,798	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Edinburg, VA 4 mi Maurertown, VA 5 mi Toms Brook, VA 7 mi Mount Jackson, VA 12 mi Strasburg, VA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodstock

Woodstock, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22664

Woodstock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodstock, VA affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodstock roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,300 and median rent is $1,035/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodstock, VA?

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1855.3 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 Shenandoah County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodstock, VA a good place to live?

Woodstock, VA has a population of 5,798, a median household income of $64,470, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 42.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodstock?

Woodstock, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22664.

What is the population of Woodstock?

The population of Woodstock, Virginia is 5,798 with a median age of 38.4. 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 97 (100 = US average), median home $244,300, median household income $64,470, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.