Woodstock, VA

Woodstock, Virginia

Woodstock, Virginia, in Shenandoah county, is 63 miles W of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 80 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town contains a population of approximately 3,952.

The People and Families of Woodstock

In Woodstock, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Woodstock, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Woodstock boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodstock had a median family income of $38,778. 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.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodstock favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodstock Housing

Woodstock 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.

Commuting

In Woodstock, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Woodstock, VA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Woodstock Almanac

Woodstock Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Woodstock Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Woodstock Hospitals

SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
759 S MAIN STREET, PO BOX 508
(540) 459-1100
Emergency Service: Yes

Woodstock High Schools (2004)

CENTRAL HIGH
1147 SUSAN AVENUE
540-459-2161
Serves 706 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Woodstock Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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