Apartments for rent in Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, a town in New Jersey, has a population of slightly more than 19,000. With an average age of just under 39, the city's residents are younger than most cities in New Jersey. Most residents own their homes in Woodbridge, and 41% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,451/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,272.

There are four primary industries in Woodbridge: retail, healthcare, scientific, and education. Together, these industries account for 25% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Woodbridge workers earn an average annual income of almost $90K, roughly the same as the state average. However, Woodbridge compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). Woodbridge has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 16% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Averaging about 38 minutes, the commute time for Woodbridge residents is longer than the New Jersey average of about 34 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 40% of workers, while public transportation is used by only 8% of the city. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.