Woodstock is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Woodstock’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small town, Woodstock doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Woodstock ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Woodstock, 45.01% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Woodstock in 2018 was $56,277, which is middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $225,108 for a family of four.
Woodstock is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Woodstock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Woodstock residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Woodstock also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.56% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Woodstock include English, Irish, Italian, French, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Woodstock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
