Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia. Woodstock is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, benefiting from its employment and commercial activity but large enough to be its own thriving community. Residents or visitors can get to Atlanta in about half an hour. Unemployment in Woodstock is low, major brands and small businesses are providing jobs. With great schools, theaters and plenty of recreation, Woodstock definitely has its own high quality life and flourishing real estate market. In 2007 it was the tenth fastest-growing suburb in the nation, there’s no signs of growth slowing down.
Woodstock–the Homebuyers’ Market
Woodstock has affordable multi-families, condos, townhomes and houses. The median home value in Woodstock is $282,186 according to Zillow. Woodstock home values have gone up 3.5% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will fall -2.1% within the next year.
Demographics
Woodstock is home to a population of 33,698 people, based on the most recent United States census estimates. Woodstock is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually and its population has increased by 41.02% since the most recent census. It is the 30th largest city in Georgia.
Economy
The economy of Woodstock employs 15.1k people. The unemployment rate is at 2.9%.The median household income in Woodstock is $69,247. Woodstock has also seen the job market increase by 2.9% over the last year. The largest industries are Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services, and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, and Manufacturing.
School Information
In Woodstock, there are some of the top-rated public schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. There are public schools, private, and even charter schools. Some of these schools are, Bascomb Elementary, Mountain Road Elementary, Woodstock Middle, Woodstock Middle, and Etowah High. There are also some colleges within 100 miles of Woodstock. The nearest college is Kennesaw State University with a distance of only 5.9 miles.
Attractions
Woodstock holds a world of Southern charm with historic ambiance and a strong sense of community. Woodstock has a vibrant downtown, which is home to unique dining and shopping experiences. In downtown, you will find more than 30 unique locally owned shops and many great deals. Unique dining experiences awaits, where you can find a great selection of locally owned restaurants. Woodstock is also home to the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, which is Georgia’s newest premium outlet mall. They have over 100 world class stores. Not only that, but Woodstock’s parks have many amenities to offer including walking and biking trails, decks overlooking Little River, and much more. We hope you will visit Woodstock soon!