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Woodstock, GA


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Woodstock, Georgia

Woodstock, Georgia, in Cherokee county, is 10 miles NW of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 25 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area. Woodstock contains a population of approximately 10,050.

The People and Families of Woodstock

In Woodstock, about 58% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Woodstock.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodstock had a median family income of $65,740. The typical family in Woodstock is better off than most in Georgia. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Woodstock. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Woodstock. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodstock favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $30,938. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Woodstock Housing

Woodstock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Woodstock, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Woodstock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWoodstock Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWoodstock Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWoodstock Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWoodstock Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWoodstock People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Woodstock College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Woodstock, GA

Comparing Woodstock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity74
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use35
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime24

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