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Woodbury

Pop. 11,334·22nd most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,509/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,547
Falling (Monthly)
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Woodbury · $3,509
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,509/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$140,000/yr
Local median income
$121,221/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Woodbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,770
1 BR
$3,360
2 BR
$3,880
3 BR
$5,030
4 BR+
$5,390
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,509 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$42,108/yr
At $3,509/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodbury, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,334
Median income
$121,221
Median age
37.2
Renters
10.8%
Age distribution
26.9%
21.7%
29%
Under 1826.9%
18–3421.7%
35–5429%
55–6410.9%
65+11.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
16.5%
21.4%
White63.3%
Black16.5%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
17.8%
26.8%
47.8%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
89.2%
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Woodbury, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$130,795 → $121,221
down 7.3%
Population
11,206 → 11,334
up 1.1%
Renter share
8.3% → 10.8%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 47.8%
+3.4 pts
Median age
41.3 → 37.2
-4.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $121,221 today, compared with $130,795 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 11,206 to 11,334 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 10.8% of households rent today, against 8.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.4% to 47.8%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Woodbury is $3,509/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $5,030/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($121,221/yr), Woodbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbury an affordable city for renters?

Woodbury is considered moderate for renters. At $3,509/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($121,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodbury slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,509/mo in Woodbury. The local median household income is $121,221/yr, meaning the typical Woodbury household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodbury?

Rent in Woodbury has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Woodbury rent compare to other cities in New York?

Woodbury is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #22 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,509/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodbury ($3,509/mo): Hicksville ($3,239/mo), Huntington Station ($3,317/mo), Huntington ($3,321/mo).

What percentage of Woodbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.8% of Woodbury households are renters, while 89.2% are owner-occupied. Woodbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodbury rent compare to the national average?

Woodbury's median rent of $3,509/mo is $1,547 (79%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #22 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,509/mo, rent takes ~35% of Woodbury's median household income ($121,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodbury 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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