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.Woodbury is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 87.66% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Woodbury is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Woodbury who work in office and administrative support (16.01%), management occupations (13.89%), and sales jobs (12.34%). There are many members of the armed forces living in Woodbury. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 12.52% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. In Woodbury, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.73 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The education level of Woodbury ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Woodbury, 49.85% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Woodbury in 2022 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.
