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Woodland.
About
Life in Woodland
Woodland offers an honest middle ground if you want Sacramento-area proximity without the urban intensity—you're 24 minutes away but the vibe here is genuinely quieter. Housing costs around $548,000 for a median home and rent runs $1,600 a month, which is real money but more accessible than Sacramento proper. Summers are genuinely hot—expect upper 90s regularly with occasional 100-degree days—but the Delta Breeze usually brings relief by evening.
Woodland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
21.8%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Woodland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.2%), and 32.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 22% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodland
In Woodland, rent runs 22% below the CA average, and home values are 25% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,681
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $547,493 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Woodland
Unemployment in Woodland is 1.3 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Woodland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.5 min avg
How Woodland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodland, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 80 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodland runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
181.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,081.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodland Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yolo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yolo County, which includes Woodland, the most common type is drought, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Flood | $11.0M |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 26 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 12 | Flood | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heat | Not estimated |
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.
231 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yolo County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yolo County, which includes Woodland, is typically good — 213 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
213
per year
Moderate Days
152
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Yolo County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodland has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
56
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 4.46" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.20" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 1.32" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.72" |
| Jun | 90°F | 57°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 95°F | 58°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 57°F | 0.04" |
| Sep | 90°F | 56°F | 0.16" |
| Oct | 80°F | 50°F | 0.81" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.95" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 3.81" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodland
Woodland has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Woodland Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Davis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Davis
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.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodland
Woodland's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Woodland
Public · 2-year · 3,154 students · in-state tuition $1,124 · 24% graduate · median earnings $44,947 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
12.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,214 students · 68% graduate · median earnings $53,540 (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: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodland
Woodland has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
45 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
69 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodland
Woodland Public Library
250 First St., Woodland
Yolo County Law Library
204 Fourth St. Ste A, Woodland
Yolo County Archives
226 Buckeye Street, Woodland
Cities Near Woodland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodland FAQ
Is Woodland, California affordable?⌄
Woodland's median rent is $1,583/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,180/year. Median home value is $548,200.
Is Woodland, California safe?⌄
Woodland's violent crime rate was 181 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1082 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodland, California?⌄
Woodland has an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodland, California?⌄
The cost of living in Woodland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,583/month and median household income is $90,180/year. The median home value is $548,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodland, California?⌄
The average commute in Woodland is 25 minutes, which is about 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