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Woodstock, New York, in Ulster county, is 46 miles SW of Albany, New York (center to center) and 90 miles N of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 2,187.
In Woodstock, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Woodstock, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
In 2000, Woodstock had a median family income of $46,467. Interestingly, lots of people in Woodstock 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 the town.
Political donors in Woodstock favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $33,258. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Woodstock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Woodstock, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Woodstock, 72% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Woodstock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Woodstock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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