What are the schools like in Woodlake, CA?

Woodlake is served primarily by Woodlake Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Woodlake?

The median household income in Woodlake, CA is $44,719 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Woodlake, CA?

Woodlake has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 100.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches.

Woodlake, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woodlake, CA affordable or expensive?

Woodlake's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodlake is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,900 and the median rent is $856 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodlake, CA?

Woodlake has a violent crime rate of 476.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1079.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodlake, CA a Good Place to Live?

Woodlake is a small town of 7,495 in California, with a median household income of $44,719 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodlake stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Woodlake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodlake 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: 101.3

Woodlake's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodlake costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woodlake, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,719	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woodlake's violent crime rate is 476.8 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

476.8 /100k

Property Crime

1079.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Woodlake is served primarily by Woodlake Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodlake, CA	National Avg
School District	Woodlake Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	55.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodlake sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 100.1°F in July, with 14.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Woodlake, CA
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	100.1°F
Annual Precipitation	14.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Woodlake, CA	National Avg
Population	7,495	—
Median Age	28.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	59.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	32.1%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Woodlake

Woodlake, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93286

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodlake, CA affordable or expensive?

Woodlake's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodlake roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $238,900 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodlake, CA?

Woodlake's violent crime rate is 476.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1079.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodlake?

Public schools in Woodlake are operated by Woodlake Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodlake, CA a good place to live?

Woodlake, CA has a population of 7,495, a median household income of $44,719, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woodlake?

Woodlake averages 59.5°F in January and 100.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodlake?

Woodlake, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93286.

What is the population of Woodlake?

The population of Woodlake, California is 7,495 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodlake?

Key numbers for living in Woodlake: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $238,900, median household income $44,719, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodlake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.