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Woodland is a small town of 568 in Alabama, with a median household income of $157,907
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodland stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Woodland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.5
Woodland's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodland, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$413,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$481
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$157,907
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Woodland's violent crime rate is 334.5 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.5 /100k
Property Crime
1839.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Woodland is served primarily by Randolph County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Woodland, AL
National Avg
School District
Randolph County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
63.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodland sees average highs of 54.2°F in January
and 88.7°F in July,
with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Woodland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $413,900 and median rent is $481/month.
Woodland's violent crime rate is 334.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1839.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Woodland are operated by Randolph County.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 63.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Woodland, AL has a population of 568, a median household income of $157,907, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Woodland averages 54.2°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Woodland, Alabama is 568 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $413,900, median household income $157,907, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.