Cost of Living in Woodstock, CT

Population 8,267 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Woodstock a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $383,000.

Woodstock sits roughly 25 miles southwest of Worcester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Worcester's $340,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 126
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Woodstock

The median home value in Woodstock is $383,000 — 26% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,201/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,487/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 60.2°F and lows of 39.6°F. Overall, Woodstock has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$383,000
26% above avg
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,135
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,958
4 BR
$2,344
Owner-occupied 82.4%
Renter-occupied 17.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,201
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,815/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.1%
Carpooled
4.7%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
9.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$104,487
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,553
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
20% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.8%
Graduate degree 21.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.4
Male median age 49.3
Female median age 49.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.2°F
Avg Low
39.6°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363947597078838174635241
Low °F 181927374756626052413124
Precip" 3.202.663.953.973.403.872.664.374.113.833.553.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodstock, CT?

Woodstock has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodstock, CT?

The median gross rent in Woodstock is $1,201 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodstock?

The median home value in Woodstock is $383,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Woodstock?

The median household income in Woodstock is $104,487 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodstock, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodstock is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Woodstock, CT affordable?

Woodstock is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Woodstock?

Woodstock has average high temperatures of 60.2°F and average lows of 39.6°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Woodstock at a Glance

Population
8,267
Median Income
$104,487
Home Value
$383,000
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
60.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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