At a Glance
Median Income
$160,694
$86,613 per capita
Home Value
$1,070,000
Zillow: $923,276
Median Rent
$2,875/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Woodlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodlands 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
Woodlands residents earn a median household income of $160,694 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodlands is $1,070,000 , 280% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $923,276. Median rent is $2,875/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Safety & Crime
Woodlands reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 937/100K.
Education
76.1% of adults in Woodlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodlands has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,005
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,694
Per Capita$86,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,070,000
Rent$2,875
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$923,276
Housing Units1,207
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property937/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation278 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+34.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodlands was built in 2013.
40.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.