Living in Woodland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodland · Census data 2020–2024
Woodland has 6,487 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $81,193 (17% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $438,800, the median rent is $1,367/month.
Woodland at a glance
- Population
- 6,487
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $81,193State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $438,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,367/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Woodland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
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 $438,800, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,367 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,093 a month in housing costs.
Woodland median household income
The median household income in Woodland is $81,193 and the income per person is $35,759. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Woodland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,791
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.35
Woodland demographics
- Population
- 6,487
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 2,739
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodland ›
Education in Woodland
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Woodland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Woodland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 6,487 | $81,193 | $438,800 | $1,367 |
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $394,200 | $1,413 |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
| Warren | 1,637 | $126,838 | $523,400 | — |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
| Dollars Corner | 638 | $90,655 | $587,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Woodland, WA?
The median household income in Woodland is $81,193, 17% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $438,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Woodland?
The median gross rent in Woodland is $1,367 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Woodland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Woodland?
The median age in Woodland is 42.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Woodland?
The average commute to work in Woodland is 27 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodland?
The unemployment rate in Woodland is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodland?
13.6% 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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