Living in Woodside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodside · Census data 2020–2024
Woodside has 5,126 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Woodside at a glance
- Population
- 5,126
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Woodside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Woodside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodside the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Woodside median household income
The median household income in Woodside is $250,001 and the income per person is $163,375. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Woodside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,062
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.87
Woodside demographics
- Population
- 5,126
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 1,784
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodside ›
Education in Woodside
76.2% of adults 25 and older in Woodside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 42.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodside
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Woodside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | 5,126 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,235 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| West Menlo Park | 3,634 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,324 |
| Ladera | 1,297 | $235,750 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Atherton | 6,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Portola Valley | 4,305 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| North Fair Oaks | 13,100 | $104,884 | $1,276,900 | $2,314 |
| Stanford | 18,662 | $75,208 | $2,000,001 | $1,976 |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | $237,470 | $2,000,001 | $2,854 |
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What is the median household income in Woodside, CA?
The median household income in Woodside is $250,001, 152% 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 Woodside?
The median home value in Woodside is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Woodside?
The median gross rent in Woodside is $3,501 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Woodside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodside?
The median age in Woodside is 46.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Woodside?
The average commute to work in Woodside is 29 minutes; 30.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodside?
The unemployment rate in Woodside is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodside?
76.2% of adults in Woodside 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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