The Town FilesWoodstown, New Jersey
Borough in Salem County · population 3,678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,200
- Household income
- $98,828
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.9
Woodstown is a borough of 3,678 people in Salem County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $239,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more of a college town than 89% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 81% of New Jersey towns.
How Woodstown ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodstown is worth $239,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $98,828, which is more affordable than 97% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,359 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodstown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,359 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $98,828 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodstown
| People | Woodstown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Woodstown
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodstown since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 1999.
Severe weather in Salem County since 1996
Salem County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Salem County
Salem County had 21,587 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,562 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Woodstown itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Woodstown
5 public schools with 2,144 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem County Career and Technical High School | 9-12 | 733 | 15.6 |
| Mary S. Shoemaker School | K-5 | 539 | 11.7 |
| Woodstown High School | 9-12 | 537 | 10.3 |
| Woodstown Middle School | 6-8 | 286 | 11.9 |
| Salem Campus | K-12 | 49 | 4.1 |
Towns near Woodstown
- Pilesgrove, NJ3.6 mi · 4,183 people · home $383,300
- South Harrison, NJ4.9 mi · 3,395 people · home $493,800
- Alloway, NJ6.4 mi · 3,283 people · home $326,800
- Woolwich, NJ6.4 mi · 12,577 people · home $456,000
- Swedesboro, NJ6.7 mi · 2,711 people · home $255,900
- Upper Pittsgrove, NJ6.7 mi · 3,432 people · home $258,300
- Carneys Point, NJ7.0 mi · 8,637 people · home $201,500
- Beckett, NJ7.3 mi · 4,834 people · home $313,400
Woodstown questions
Is Woodstown, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodstown scores better for retirees than 59% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 31%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Woodstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodstown is valued at $239,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,828, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,359 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodstown?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 14.0 inches of snow.
Does Woodstown get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)