Woodlands, AB

Alberta

Woodlands is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,558. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,558 Population 2/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $61,250 per capita
$416,000 Home Value
$1,190 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$416,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $416,000
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,190
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,558
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$61,250
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty8.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$416,000
Rent$1,190
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,740
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,606 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Woodlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Woodlands receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Woodlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Woodlands is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Woodlands among higher-income communities. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Woodlands is $416,000, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.

Woodlands has a population of 4,558 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

4,558
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2,934.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

Woodlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodlands is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Woodlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodlands is $416,000, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,190 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$416,000
48% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,190
2% above US avg
Rent Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.8%
Renter-Occupied7.2%
Housing Units1,740

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Area2,934.2 sq mi (7,599.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.9417°N, 114.1083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+33.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area2,934.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home24.1%

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