Woodland, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Woodland is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 505. Residents earn $189,107 per year, which is 152% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
505 Population 871/sq mi density
$189,107 Median Income $153,867 per capita
$1,220,600 Home Value $1,617,565 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$189,107 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,220,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $189,107
152% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,220,600
333% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 84.4%
150% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.2%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Woodland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population505
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$189,107
Per Capita$153,867
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$7,614M
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$1,220,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,617,565

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation953 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.4%
High School+99.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Libraries7

Is Woodland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Woodland receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Woodland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Woodland is $189,107, which is significantly higher than the national average — 152% above $75,149. This places Woodland among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Woodland is $1,220,600, making it a premium housing market at 333% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Woodland is a highly educated community — 84.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Woodland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 54.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Woodland has a population of 505 with a density of 871 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

505
Total Population
871
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Woodland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodland is $189,107, which is 152% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Woodland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$189,107
152% above US avg
Per Capita Income$153,867
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
IRS Avg AGI$131,468

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,874
County GDP$7,614M

Business (County)

Restaurants188
Healthcare268
Retail232
Manufacturing153

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,648
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Work from Home50.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodland is $1,220,600, 333% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,617,565.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,220,600
333% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,617,565
Median List Price$639,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$639,950
$/Sq Ft$291
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.7%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,648
90% above US avg
Effective Rate0.54%
In Woodland, 23.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 12.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Woodland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.2%
28% below US avg
Diabetes5.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure22.5%
Asthma9.3%
COPD2.7%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity12.0%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress13.2%
Physical Distress7.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death3,990/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.8/10
Exercise Access96.8%
Healthcare Facilities268

Crime Rates: Woodland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Woodland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg
Snowfall54.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation953 ft (290 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density871/sq mi
Coordinates44.9498°N, 93.5214°W
County FIPS27019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 84.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.7%
D 46.3%

Winner: Republican by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+84.4%
150% above US avg
High School+99.8%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density871/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities268
Restaurants188
Retail Stores232

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Work from Home50.5%

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