Woodland Park, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,909 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$96,896 Median Income $48,030 per capita
$489,400 Home Value $531,192 Zillow
$1,971 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,184 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,896 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$489,400 home value, $1,971/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodland Park, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,896
29% above
$48,030 per capita
Home Value
$489,400
74% above
Zillow: $531,192
Median Rent
$1,971/mo
69% above
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
1,184/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
24% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
29% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Woodland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
129%
Home Value
174%
Rent
169%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodland Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodland Park residents earn a median household income of $96,896 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,030. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodland Park is $489,400 , 74% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,192. Median rent is $1,971/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Woodland Park reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,184/100K.

Education

41.7% of adults in Woodland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodland Park has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,909
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,896
Per Capita$48,030
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

B+
Home Value$489,400
Rent$1,971
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$531,192
Housing Units3,375
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,184/100K

Health

Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation8,497 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodland Park was built in 1991.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.