Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Woodland, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,404
Population
63,565
Renter Mix
42% Rent
One of Northern California’s most exciting suburbs
Family-Friendly
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Agriculture
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College Town
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.
Explore the City
Woodland has old buildings and distinctive stores.
Local stores stand out with their unique storefronts in Woodland.
Woodland Public Library is California’s oldest Carnegie library.
Woodland is for those who value affordability.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,514
Average: $104,480
Education
15,878
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,158
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Woodland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodland, CA is $1,129 for a studio, $1,404 for one bedroom, $1,731 for two bedrooms, and $2,064 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodland has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,404/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$3,402/month
2,332 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woodland, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
387 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Yolo County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
166 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,155 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,155 Students
Yolo County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
166 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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† 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.