Woodbury, NY

Woodbury, New York

Woodbury, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles N of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 27 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Woodbury contains a population of approximately 9,010.

The People and Families of Woodbury

In Woodbury, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Woodbury, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Woodbury boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodbury had a median family income of $139,409. The typical family in Woodbury is better off than most in New York. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Woodbury. Interestingly, lots of people in the town 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 Woodbury. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodbury favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $29,350. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodbury Housing

Woodbury has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Woodbury, 78% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Woodbury, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Woodbury Almanac

Woodbury Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Woodbury Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Woodbury residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Woodbury Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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