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Woodbury, TN


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Woodbury, Tennessee

Woodbury, Tennessee, in Cannon county, is 17 miles E of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 46 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 2,428.

The People and Families of Woodbury

In Woodbury, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Woodbury, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Woodbury has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town 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 $33,889.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodbury favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $305. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodbury Housing

Woodbury has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Woodbury tend toward the low side for Tennessee.

Commuting

In Woodbury, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 12%Woodbury Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Woodbury Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Woodbury, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime57
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