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Living in
Woodcrest.
Woodcrest is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Woodcrest
If you're looking for a quieter, family-oriented community in Riverside County where you can actually own land and maybe keep horses, Woodcrest offers a genuinely different lifestyle than the sprawl you'd find elsewhere in the Inland Empire. That said, you're looking at a median home value around $786,300 and rent averaging $2,909 monthly, so this isn't an affordable alternative; you're paying for stability and space, not bargain pricing. The population skews slightly older (median age 42) and family-oriented, with nearly two-thirds of households being married couples, and the Latino community makes up a significant portion of the neighborhood alongside English-speaking residents, creating a genuinely bilingual cultural landscape.
Woodcrest at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
14.4%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Woodcrest: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodcrest, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (53.8%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.2%
of households
Married Couples
73.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodcrest
In Woodcrest, rent runs 43% above the CA average, and home values are 7% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,528
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Woodcrest and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Woodcrest, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Woodcrest: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodcrest is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodcrest Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute39.6 min avg
How Woodcrest residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodcrest, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers Woodcrest, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Woodcrest, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
157 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Woodcrest is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Woodcrest, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Woodcrest is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodcrest has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
110
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 43°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 1.58" |
| Apr | 78°F | 50°F | 0.58" |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Aug | 97°F | 65°F | 0.13" |
| Sep | 93°F | 62°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 84°F | 55°F | 0.44" |
| Nov | 76°F | 47°F | 0.68" |
| Dec | 69°F | 42°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodcrest
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodcrest's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Riverside
Pacific Grove Hospital
Psychiatric · 6 mi away · Riverside
Riverside Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Riverside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodcrest
Woodcrest's student/teacher ratio is 25.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodcrest (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
6.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 8,179 students · in-state tuition $42,788 · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodcrest
Woodcrest has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
8 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
82 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodcrest
Woodcrest Community Library
16625 Krameria, Riverside
Cities Near Woodcrest
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodcrest?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodcrest FAQ
Is Woodcrest, California affordable?⌄
Woodcrest's median rent is $2,909/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $153,731/year. Median home value is $786,300.
Is Woodcrest, California safe?⌄
Woodcrest is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodcrest, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Woodcrest, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodcrest, California?⌄
The cost of living in Woodcrest is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,909/month and median household income is $153,731/year. The median home value is $786,300. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodcrest, California?⌄
The average commute in Woodcrest is 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from