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Woodbury, New Jersey

Introduction to Woodbury, New Jersey

Woodbury, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 3 miles SW of Gloucester, New Jersey and 7 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Woodbury contains a population of approximately 10,307.

Woodbury History

Woodbury was founded by a Quaker named Henry Wood and was named after him. On March 27, 1854, it was incorporated as a borough within the Township of Deptford. Woodbury was reincorporated on January 2, 1871, as a city.

Woodbury and nearby Attractions

  • American Swedish Historical Museum
  • Indian King Tavern Museum
  • Rancocas State Park
  • Independence National Historical Park
  • Fort Mifflin
  • Please Touch Museum

Things To Do In Woodbury

While staying at Woodbury, you can visit a number of historical sites such as the Friends Meeting House, the Headquarters of Gloucester County Historical Society, the Friendship Fire Company Museum and many others. The Adventure Aquarium and the Liberty Bell are also nearby.

Woodbury Transportation

International flight is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

Woodbury Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Gloucester County College, the Art Institute Of Philadelphia, Camden County College, MCP Hahnemann University and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

Woodbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWoodbury Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Woodbury Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Woodbury Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Woodbury Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Woodbury, NJ

Comparing Woodbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times49
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime31

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