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Woodbury, CT
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Living in Woodbury



Woodbury is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 9,802 people and two associated neighborhoods, Woodbury is the 98th largest community in Connecticut.

Woodbury home prices are not only among the most expensive in Connecticut, but Woodbury real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Woodbury, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 12.52% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Woodbury is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Woodbury a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Woodbury has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Woodbury’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Woodbury, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.73 minutes every day commuting to work.

The citizens of Woodbury are among the most well-educated in the nation: 49.85% of adults in Woodbury have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Woodbury in 2018 was $66,603, which is wealthy relative to Connecticut and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $266,412 for a family of four.

The people who call Woodbury home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Woodbury residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Woodbury include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Woodbury is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.