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Woodland, WA Area Guide

Relish tranquility and hometown charm minutes outside of Portland

Riverside Lakeside Close-Knit Active Welcoming Affordable Convenient Quaint Scenic Mountain Views

Woodland rests alongside the Lewis River in southern Washington, about 30 miles north of Portland. One of the oldest communities in the state, Woodland gives off a small-town vibe in a scenic environment convenient to recreational opportunities in Horseshoe Lake Park, nearby Mount Saint Helens, and numerous national forests.

Woodland is especially known for hosting Planter’s Days, a pageant celebration that begins with crowning a Planter’s Day Queen. Planter’s Days is the oldest celebration of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, reflecting Woodland’s passion for tradition. Woodland’s other famous celebration is the annual Lilac Days festival, hosted by the historic Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

The laidback atmosphere and surrounding natural beauty of Woodland distinguishes the town as a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of city life. However getting to nearby cities from Woodland is simple with access to I-5. Portland, Olympia, and Seattle are all within a two-hour drive from Woodland as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodland, WA is $1,399 for one bedroom, and $1,498 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,399/month
697 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

North Fork Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

445 Students

Green Mountain School

Public

Grades K-8

176 Students

Lewis River Academy

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

Woodland Primary School

Public

Grades PK-3

604 Students

Woodland Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-6

492 Students

Green Mountain School

Public

Grades K-8

176 Students

Lewis River Academy

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

Woodland Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

325 Students

Woodland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

658 Students

Lewis River Academy

Public

Grades K-12

49 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
  • La Center Bottoms Stewardship Site
  • Paradise Point State Park
  • Haapa Boat Launch
  • Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Portland 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 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.