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Woodland, CA


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Woodland, California

Woodland, California, in Yolo county, is 9 miles N of Davis, California (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Sacramento, California. Part of the surrounding Yolo metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Woodland is home to some 49,151 residents.

The People and Families of Woodland

In Woodland, about 53% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Woodland tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodland had a median family income of $48,689.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($10,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Woodland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Woodland was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Woodland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Woodland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Woodland Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Woodland Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Woodland, CA

Comparing Woodland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime33

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