salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42.9 minutes each way. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,440 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 154 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodbury?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
How expensive is Woodbury overall?
Everyday prices in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro area are 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Woodbury
Life in Woodbury
What jobs pay in Woodbury
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $154,610 | 16.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $151,740 | 16.3% |
| Software Developer | $145,830 | 17.0% |
| Pharmacist | $140,080 | 17.7% |
| Lawyer | $138,630 | 17.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $102,890 | 24.0% |
| Operations Manager | $102,140 | 24.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,600 | 24.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,290 | 25.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,180 | 25.2% |
| Accountant | $88,900 | 27.8% |
| Police Officer | $87,930 | 28.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $81,770 | 30.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,300 | 32.4% |
| Firefighter | $76,120 | 32.5% |
| Electrician | $70,100 | 35.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,360 | 37.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,530 | 37.7% |
| Plumber | $64,990 | 38.1% |
| Carpenter | $63,540 | 38.9% |
| Truck Driver | $62,760 | 39.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,950 | 52.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 | 54.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,550 | 54.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,450 | 54.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,510 | 55.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,000 | 56.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,160 | 68.4% |
| Cashier | $35,000 | 70.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodbury?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,077 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $452,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodbury, NY?
Renting in Woodbury costs a median of about $2,061 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodbury?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,440 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodbury cheap or expensive?
Woodbury is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $130,737. It ranks 154th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodbury?
The median homeowner in Woodbury pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.21% of the median home value.
Is Woodbury more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Woodbury?
The median home value in Woodbury is $452,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
11,334 people live in Woodbury. Numbers are typical (middle) values.