Cost of Living in Woodstock, VA
Population 5,851 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Woodstock is a smaller Virginia community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $61,364 and housing costs ($248,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Around 27% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 75 miles west of Arlington, Woodstock is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 71% lower than Arlington's $865,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Woodstock
The median home value in Woodstock is $248,300 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $941/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,364/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.8°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Woodstock has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.
Woodstock has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 54 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 55 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 55 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip" | 2.60 | 2.14 | 3.42 | 3.36 | 4.05 | 3.85 | 3.78 | 3.02 | 4.03 | 2.99 | 2.73 | 3.00 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Woodstock, VA?
Woodstock has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.
What is average rent in Woodstock, VA?
The median gross rent in Woodstock is $941 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Woodstock?
The median home value in Woodstock is $248,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Woodstock?
The median household income in Woodstock is $61,364 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Woodstock, VA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodstock is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Woodstock, VA affordable?
Yes, Woodstock is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Woodstock?
Woodstock has average high temperatures of 64.8°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Woodstock at a Glance
- Population
- 5,851
- Median Income
- $61,364
- Home Value
- $248,300
- Median Rent
- $941/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.6%
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