Woodland

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Woodland, CA

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One of Northern California’s most exciting suburbs

Family-Friendly Agriculture College Town Suburban Fun-Filled

Welcome to Woodland, California, located 15 miles northwest of Sacramento. This historic community, known as the "City of Trees," offers renters housing options ranging from restored Victorian homes in the downtown district to contemporary residences near Pioneer High School. The rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,508 per month, with a 0.6% annual increase. Notable areas include the downtown district, with its preserved architecture and independent shops, and the Spring Lake neighborhood, featuring newer residential developments near Spring Lake Elementary School.

Woodland's character stems from its agricultural roots and contemporary amenities. The city hosts the Yolo County Fair each August, California's largest admission-free fair. Downtown Woodland features the historic Woodland Opera House State Historic Park, which continues to present live performances, and the Woodland Public Library - California's oldest operating Carnegie-funded library. The city's extensive canopy of Valley oak trees provides natural shade throughout neighborhoods, while the educational system includes ten elementary schools and two high schools. Residents appreciate the easy 15-mile commute to Sacramento and proximity to the Coast Range mountains.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Woodland, CA is $1,164 for a studio, $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodland has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,455/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$2,838/month
1,683 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

784 Students

Zamora Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

384 Students

Rhoda Maxwell Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

372 Students

Freeman Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

442 Students

Gibson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

357 Students

Douglass Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

808 Students

Lee Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

607 Students

Yolo County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

165 Students

Pioneer High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,635 Students

Woodland Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,188 Students

Yolo County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

165 Students

Yolo County ROP

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sacramento RiverTrain
  • Woodland Opera House State Historic Park
  • Explorit
  • Central Park
  • California Raptor Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.