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Woodbridge Area Facts

  • Woodbridge has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Woodbridge crime rates are 10% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Woodbridge is 3% higher than the New Jersey average
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Happiness Living in the Garden State User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I moved to New Jersey a few years back, and I was shocked how the state is actually more beautiful than it gets credit for. I settled on Woodbridge because it was so close to my new job, I didn't realize at the time I was literally in the middle of everything. Living in Woodbridg ...Read More e allows me to slip into New York by way of tunnel or bridge in minutes.

The best areas in Woodbridge are the smaller restaurants. if you know where to look, there are little dining establishments hidden all over the city, offering the best meals from a variety of cultures. Shopping is amazing, you can ride into Manhattan if you want to spoil yourself, or hit the Garden State Parkway and stop at a number of premium outlet malls.

I didn't even mention how close Woodbridge is to the best beaches all along the Jersey Shore. I can be at Long Branch, Seaside, or Point Pleasant beaches, all within a half hour. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Woodbridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Heards Brook Park
      Parker Press Park
      Woodbridge Little League Fields
      Regina Street Park
      William Warren Park
      Bucknell Park
      Howell Ave Park
      Rahway Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Barron Arts Center
      Community Theather
      Animal Haven
      AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
      Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
      8K Cinemas Movie City
      Regal Bricktown Charleston
      Perth Amboy Ferry Slip

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      J.J. Bitting Brewing Co.
      Domino's
      Downtown Liquors
      Panera Bread
      Wegmans Liquor
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Bottle Giant

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Woodbridge? Of all people who commute, 11.5% take public transportation in Woodbridge.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Woodbridge? The cost of living in Woodbridge is 125/100 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
      Woodbridge
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Woodbridge? Woodbridge crime rates are 1,915, which are 10% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,915 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53  

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Woodbridge? The median income in Woodbridge is $93,837 which is 27% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $93,83770% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,99927% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Woodbridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Garden State Dispensary
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Woodbridge home prices? Woodbridge home prices are $283,100 - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $283,10053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,77987% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Woodbridge have good schools? The Woodbridge graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Woodbridge a good place to live? Woodbridge has an overall rating of 89% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      8 total surveys

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