At a Glance
Median Income
$46,607
$17,604 per capita
Home Value
$263,700
Zillow: $326,589
Median Rent
$966/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
364/100K
1,146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Woodlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodlake a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodlake residents earn a median household income of $46,607 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,604. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodlake is $263,700 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,589. Median rent is $966/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Woodlake reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,146/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Woodlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodlake has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,651
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,607
Per Capita$17,604
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B
Home Value$263,700
Rent$966
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$326,589
Housing Units2,216
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent364/100K
Property1,146/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault286/100K
Burglary182/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation440 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Woodlake was founded in 1941.
The median home in Woodlake was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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