Living in Woodland, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodland · Census data 2020–2024
Woodland has 297 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $51,932 (38% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,400.
Woodland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodland at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,932State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,400State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woodland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodland the median home value is $86,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Woodland median household income
The median household income in Woodland is $51,932 and the income per person is $26,635. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Woodland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.27
Woodland demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodland ›
Education in Woodland
2.1% of adults 25 and older in Woodland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodland
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71%
Woodland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 297 | $51,932 | $86,400 | — |
| Watseka | 4,780 | $43,608 | $103,700 | $790 |
| Milford | 1,052 | $46,827 | $74,600 | $716 |
| Crescent City | 456 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $817 |
| Sheldon | 1,195 | $44,280 | $78,000 | $801 |
| Iroquois | 185 | $53,750 | $92,600 | $738 |
| Wellington | 165 | $54,063 | $67,200 | — |
| Donovan | 281 | $48,917 | $87,100 | $1,021 |
| Cissna Park | 903 | $56,667 | $130,300 | $745 |
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What is the median household income in Woodland, IL?
The median household income in Woodland is $51,932, 38% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $86,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Woodland, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Woodland?
The median age in Woodland is 50.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Woodland?
The average commute to work in Woodland is 25 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodland?
The unemployment rate in Woodland is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodland?
2.1% 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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