The Town FilesWoodbury, Connecticut
Town · population 9,723 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $469,900
- Household income
- $131,480
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 51.4
Woodbury is a town of 9,723 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $469,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Connecticut towns, quieter than 84% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 74% of Connecticut towns.
How Woodbury 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 Woodbury is worth $469,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $131,480, which is more affordable than 50% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,563 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $469,900 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,563 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $131,480 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Woodbury
| People | Woodbury | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.2% | 93.8% |
Weather in Woodbury
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 29, 1971 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Woodbury
3 public schools with 1,292 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnewaug High School | 9-12 | 652 | 10.5 |
| Mitchell Elementary School | PK-5 | 327 | 12.6 |
| Woodbury Middle School | 6-8 | 313 | 10.8 |
Towns near Woodbury
- Middlebury, CT5.0 mi · 7,574 people · home $476,400
- Bethlehem, CT5.1 mi · 3,385 people · home $410,900
- Watertown, CT5.2 mi · 3,938 people · home $293,300
- Heritage Village, CT5.4 mi · 5,091 people · home $243,100
- Southbury, CT6.0 mi · 19,879 people · home $411,600
- Watertown, CT6.1 mi · 22,105 people · home $333,500
- Oakville, CT6.3 mi · 9,504 people · home $280,500
- Washington, CT8.5 mi · 3,646 people · home $660,200
Woodbury questions
Is Woodbury, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbury scores better for retirees than 95% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 84%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.4).
How much does a house cost in Woodbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbury is valued at $469,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $131,480, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,563 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbury?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 46.8 inches of snow.
Does Woodbury get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 29, 1971. 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)