At a Glance
Median Income
$133,782
$54,346 per capita
Home Value
$371,900
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,888/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
8.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodlake residents earn a median household income of $133,782 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,346. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,284 business establishments, including 656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodlake is $371,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,251. Median rent is $1,888/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
61.6% of adults in Woodlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodlake has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,373
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,047/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,782
Per Capita$54,346
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$371,900
Rent$1,888
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units2,750
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,544/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation255 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodlake was built in 1989.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.