Woodbridge, Connecticut
Town · population 9,087 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $588,100
- Household income
- $188,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 48.7
Woodbridge is a town of 9,087 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $588,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 85% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 76% of Connecticut towns.
How Woodbridge ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodbridge is worth $588,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $188,750, which is more affordable than 74% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,808 a month. 93.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbridge | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $588,100 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,808 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $188,750 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 93.1% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Woodbridge
| People | Woodbridge | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.7% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 93.8% |
Weather in Woodbridge
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbridge since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 10, 1989 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 4, 2010.
Public schools in Woodbridge
2 public schools with 2,246 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Regional High School | 9-12 | 1,364 | 11.8 |
| Beecher Road School | PK-6 | 882 | 11.9 |
Towns near Woodbridge
- Ansonia, CT3.7 mi · 18,918 people · home $287,200
- Bethany, CT4.1 mi · 5,297 people · home $418,000
- Seymour, CT4.4 mi · 16,748 people · home $370,000
- Derby, CT4.8 mi · 12,325 people · home $256,700
- Hamden, CT4.8 mi · 61,169 people · home $298,200
- New Haven, CT5.5 mi · 134,023 people · home $287,100
- Orange, CT5.5 mi · 14,280 people · home $491,500
- Beacon Falls, CT6.1 mi · 6,000 people · home $350,300
Woodbridge questions
Is Woodbridge, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbridge scores better for retirees than 72% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 76%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Woodbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbridge is valued at $588,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $188,750, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,808 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbridge?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 41.6 inches of snow.
Does Woodbridge get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 10, 1989. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)