At a Glance
Median Income
$70,455
$35,187 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $129,300
Median Rent
$905/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.0% smoking rate
How Woodlawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodlawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodlawn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodlawn residents earn a median household income of $70,455 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,187. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodlawn is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,300. Median rent is $905/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
14.7% of adults in Woodlawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodlawn has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population646
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,455
Per Capita$35,187
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$905
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$129,300
Housing Units264
Rent Burden17.1%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation493 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Woodlawn was founded in 1876.
The median home in Woodlawn was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.