Living in Woodland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodland · Census data 2020–2024
Woodland has 61,854 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $90,180 (9% lower than the California median), the median home value is $548,200, the median rent is $1,583/month.
Woodland at a glance
- Population
- 61,854
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $90,180State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $548,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,583/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Woodland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodland the median home value is $548,200, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,540 a month in housing costs.
Woodland median household income
The median household income in Woodland is $90,180 and the income per person is $38,727. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Woodland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,116
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.88
Woodland demographics
- Population
- 61,854
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 21,100
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodland ›
Education in Woodland
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Woodland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Woodland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 61,854 | $90,180 | $548,200 | $1,583 |
| Monument Hills | 1,551 | $218,333 | $844,600 | — |
| Davis | 66,978 | $90,045 | $866,100 | $2,187 |
| Knights Landing | 1,099 | $49,458 | $431,100 | — |
| University of California-Davis | 8,696 | $18,631 | — | $1,678 |
| El Macero | 796 | $227,500 | $1,296,900 | — |
| West Sacramento | 54,927 | $93,188 | $525,800 | $1,665 |
| Robbins | 210 | $93,375 | $393,800 | — |
| Esparto | 3,713 | $102,986 | $435,900 | $1,673 |
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What is the median household income in Woodland, CA?
The median household income in Woodland is $90,180, 9% 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 Woodland?
The median home value in Woodland is $548,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Woodland?
The median gross rent in Woodland is $1,583 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Woodland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Woodland?
The median age in Woodland is 36.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Woodland?
The average commute to work in Woodland is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodland?
The unemployment rate in Woodland is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodland?
30.4% of adults in Woodland 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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