Living in Woodcrest, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodcrest · Census data 2020–2024
Woodcrest has 17,368 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $153,731 (55% higher than the California median), the median home value is $786,300, the median rent is $2,909/month.
Woodcrest at a glance
- Population
- 17,368
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $153,731State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $786,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,909/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Woodcrest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Woodcrest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodcrest the median home value is $786,300, 136% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,909 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,238 a month in housing costs.
Woodcrest median household income
The median household income in Woodcrest is $153,731 and the income per person is $52,665. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Woodcrest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,954
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.68
Woodcrest demographics
- Population
- 17,368
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 4,664
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodcrest ›
Education in Woodcrest
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Woodcrest have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodcrest
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Woodcrest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest | 17,368 | $153,731 | $786,300 | $2,909 |
| Lake Mathews | 6,527 | $94,444 | $760,900 | $1,866 |
| Riverside | 319,069 | $91,045 | $584,800 | $1,914 |
| March ARB | 1,273 | $72,411 | — | $1,639 |
| El Sobrante | 13,129 | $165,682 | $836,300 | $2,880 |
| Mead Valley | 19,286 | $86,795 | $446,200 | $1,926 |
| Home Gardens | 10,506 | $96,342 | $538,700 | $2,065 |
| Good Hope | 8,816 | $56,981 | $391,700 | $1,528 |
| El Cerrito | 5,325 | $108,882 | $627,400 | $1,787 |
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What is the median household income in Woodcrest, CA?
The median household income in Woodcrest is $153,731, 55% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodcrest?
The median home value in Woodcrest is $786,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Woodcrest?
The median gross rent in Woodcrest is $2,909 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Woodcrest, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodcrest?
The median age in Woodcrest is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Woodcrest?
The average commute to work in Woodcrest is 40 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodcrest?
The unemployment rate in Woodcrest is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodcrest?
32.9% of adults in Woodcrest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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