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Woodstown, NJ

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Affordability Score: 72/100

Population: 9,090 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Woodstown, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 9,090 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (72/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $110,913, median home value of $326,300, median rent of $1,250 per month, and 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,810 per month (studio $1,397, 1BR $1,520, 3BR $2,170, 4BR $2,423). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $14,789 per year, consuming 13% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Woodstown, NJ include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.7% and poverty 5.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$110,913
Median household income
Education B
39.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
2.9x
Home value $326,300 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$14,789/yr
Center-based infant care (13% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$110,913
▲ 79% vs national
Per Capita Income
$48,144
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$326,300
▲ 19% vs national
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Owner Occupied
75.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,810/mo
▲ 51% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,397
1BR
$1,520
2BR
$1,810
3BR
$2,170
4BR
$2,423

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
▲ 10 ppt vs national
High School+
68.4%
Median Age
43.2
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$14,789/yr
13% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,245/yr
Preschool (Center)
$14,245/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,918/yr

What This Means

Woodstown, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B (72/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 9,090. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Woodstown, NJ affordable?
Woodstown, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of B (72/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $110,913. Median home value is $326,300.
What is the cost of living in Woodstown?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,250/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Infant childcare $14,789/yr. Median home value $326,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →