California · Metropolitan Area
Woodlands is a small town in California with a population of 2,005. Residents earn $160,694 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodlands receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Woodlands stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Woodlands is $160,694, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Woodlands among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Woodlands is $1,070,000, making it a premium housing market at 280% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,875 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Woodlands is a highly educated community — 76.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Woodlands enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,694 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $86,613 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,179 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,019 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,662 |
| County GDP | $24,505M |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Healthcare | 1,220 |
| Retail | 1,084 |
| Manufacturing | 473 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.71% |
| Commute Time | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 40.3% |
| Census Median | $1,070,000 |
| 280% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,475,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,475,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $649 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 31.6% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,875 |
| 147% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,639 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.71% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.9 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 278 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0289°N, 120.5524°W |
| County FIPS | 06079 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.1% |
| 126% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,220 |
| Restaurants | 1,072 |
| Retail Stores | 1,084 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 40.3% |