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%). Woodbury is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Woodbury, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town. A relatively large number of people in Woodbury telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Woodbury is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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. Woodbury is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.85% of adults in Woodbury have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. 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.
