At a Glance
Median Income
$77,176
$23,198 per capita
Home Value
$259,100
Zillow: $336,658
Median Rent
$1,366/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodside residents earn a median household income of $77,176 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,198. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodside is $259,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,658. Median rent is $1,366/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
25.7% of adults in Woodside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodside has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,818/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,176
Per Capita$23,198
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,100
Rent$1,366
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$336,658
Housing Units108
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Woodside was founded in 1911.
The median home in Woodside was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.