Woods Mill Farm · National Register of Historic Places
Woodsboro’s story
240 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1786Woodsboro is settled
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,136
2025 Census estimate · +4% since 2020
Typical home
$496K
−0.4% in a year
Household income
$117K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
298
A commuter town
Is Woodsboro a good place to live?
The best of Woodsboro’s subject grades are an A− for health, the outdoors, and history. On cost of living, just 31 of Maryland’s 328 towns do better. Woodsboro's schools rank ahead of 76% of Maryland towns. Among 252 Maryland towns, just 8 have a lower median rent than Woodsboro. LeGore Bridge and Pennterra is on the National Register of Historic Places. Woodsboro has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Woodsboro stand out
Where Woodsboro beats most towns.
Small town
1,136 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Woodsboro grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Woodsboro is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 20% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthFrederick Health Hospital 9.5 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$117K median household income; 298 jobs based hereBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 4.9% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 6% conserved landA−Open →History1 place on the National Register; 2 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.8; 39% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 320 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 53 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Woodsboro. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
20 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
22 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a year
34 mi MuseumNational Capital Trolley Museum
20 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
9 mi National park siteCatoctin Mountain Park461K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Capital Trolley Museum: Frank Hicks, Wheaton Maryland, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Catoctin Mountain Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Woodsboro: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Woodsboro, and how to reach them.
PowerPotomac Edison15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Woodsboro water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other week, MonCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFrederick County Board of ElectionsFrederick County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code2179821798 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Woodsboro.
HealthA−
Woodsboro ranks healthier than 82% of the country’s towns
Woodsboro beats the Maryland average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 20% of adults get no exercise outside work in Woodsboro, where Maryland’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 25%. 9.3% of adults worry about having enough food in Woodsboro.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Woodsboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.3% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
7 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Woodsboro | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.6% |
Frederick Health Hospital
9.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Woodsboro
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Woodsboro since 2021.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
1
paid flood claims since 2021
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Woodsboro’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Woodsboro for work: only 2% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Woodsboro, against 7% in Maryland’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Woodsboro’s average trip to work is 33 minutes.
2%work in town
| Woodsboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $117,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Woodsboro2%
Frederick23%
Rockville4%
Ballenger Creek4%
Washington3%
22 mi
median commute distance
298
jobs based in Woodsboro
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Woodsboro, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Woodsboro has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 24° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–67°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B
Woodsboro’s typical home value is about $496K
The typical Woodsboro home is worth about $496,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% above the Maryland typical home.
$496KZillow home value
Typical home value
Woodsboro$496K
Maryland$425K
−0.4%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than Maryland overall
Children under 18 are 26% of residents (22% statewide). 14% of Woodsboro residents are 65 or older. Woodsboro has grown 4% since 2020, to 1,136 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
36.8median age · MD 39.4
| Woodsboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 42% | 29% |
WoodsboroMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school23%
Some college14%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.6 points). Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 89% are women (MD 49%).
| Woodsboro | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.2% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.8% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.1% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.5% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.1% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
5.8%conserved
| Woodsboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.8% | 9.5% | 4.3% |
5.8%
conserved · 26 of 452 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Copper Oaks Park | — | 19 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Woodsboro
19pages on Woodsboro
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Woodsboro
Frederick Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Frederick8.1 mi$3,849 in-state tuitionHood CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Frederick9.8 mi$47,700 tuitionMount St. Mary's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Emmitsburg10.4 mi$48,630 tuition
About 13 of every 100 Woodsboro residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Woodsboro for work
Where Woodsboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
298jobs based in Woodsboro
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Woodsboro
Town in Maryland
Woodsboro is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States that was granted to Joseph Wood in 1693. The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1786
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 397 ft
- ZIP code
- 21798
- Area code
- 301
Questions about Woodsboro
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Woodsboro, MD expensive?
That is 3.9 years of the area's median household income ($126,684 across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Woodsboro, MD known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ted Beard and Archie Stimmel.