Woodstock 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, Woodstock’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 Woodstock, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.99 minutes every day commuting to work.
Woodstock is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
Woodstock is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.08% of adults in Woodstock 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 Woodstock in 2022 was $63,553, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $254,212 for a family of four.
The people who call Woodstock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Woodstock residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Woodstock include Irish, English, French, Italian, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Woodstock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
