Living in Woodland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodland · Census data 2020–2024
Woodland has 488 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $58,047 (20% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $154,500, the median rent is $408/month.
Woodland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodland at a glance
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 38State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,047State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $154,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $408/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Woodland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 12%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodland the median home value is $154,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $408 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Woodland median household income
The median household income in Woodland is $58,047 and the income per person is $27,434. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Woodland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.53
Woodland demographics
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodland ›
Education in Woodland
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Woodland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodland
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Woodland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 488 | $58,047 | $154,500 | $408 |
| Lake Odessa | 2,155 | $62,813 | $148,600 | $770 |
| Sunfield | 658 | $69,821 | $156,000 | $896 |
| Vermontville | 790 | $53,750 | $138,500 | $907 |
| Nashville | 1,503 | $56,143 | $130,900 | $780 |
| Hastings | 7,520 | $58,286 | $174,500 | $745 |
| Freeport | 523 | $66,250 | $175,600 | $779 |
| Clarksville | 417 | $75,625 | $173,000 | $480 |
| Mulliken | 501 | $81,429 | $165,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodland, MI?
The median household income in Woodland is $58,047, 20% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $154,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Woodland?
The median gross rent in Woodland is $408 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Woodland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 12%.
What is the median age in Woodland?
The median age in Woodland is 38 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Woodland?
The average commute to work in Woodland is 23 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodland?
The unemployment rate in Woodland is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodland?
10.4% 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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