Living in Woodlake, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlake · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlake has 7,702 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $46,266 (53% lower than the California median), the median home value is $300,200, the median rent is $968/month.
Woodlake at a glance
- Population
- 7,702
- Median age
- 32.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $46,266State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $300,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Woodlake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Woodlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlake the median home value is $300,200, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
Woodlake median household income
The median household income in Woodlake is $46,266 and the income per person is $17,352. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Woodlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,242
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.50
Woodlake demographics
- Population
- 7,702
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 2,197
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlake ›
Education in Woodlake
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Woodlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlake
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Woodlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake | 7,702 | $46,266 | $300,200 | $968 |
| Lindcove | 214 | $55,500 | $232,700 | $1,602 |
| Lemon Cove | 484 | $60,476 | $274,100 | — |
| Ivanhoe | 4,629 | $52,179 | $228,100 | $870 |
| Seville | 377 | $50,625 | $147,500 | $1,200 |
| Exeter | 10,258 | $75,769 | $307,600 | $1,286 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 | $248,500 | $1,114 |
| Linnell Camp | 821 | $29,028 | — | $605 |
| Patterson Tract | 2,090 | $95,658 | $394,400 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlake, CA?
The median household income in Woodlake is $46,266, 53% lower 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 Woodlake?
The median home value in Woodlake is $300,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Woodlake?
The median gross rent in Woodlake is $968 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Woodlake, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the California median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Woodlake?
The median age in Woodlake is 32.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Woodlake?
The average commute to work in Woodlake is 24 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlake?
The unemployment rate in Woodlake is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlake?
10.8% of adults in Woodlake 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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