At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$152,475 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,716,512
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
1,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Woodside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodside residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $152,475. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodside is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,716,512. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.1% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Woodside reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,039/100K.
Education
75.9% of adults in Woodside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(125% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodside has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,181
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$152,475
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$3,716,512
Housing Units1,925
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property1,039/100K
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation457 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodside was built in 1966.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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