What are the schools like in Woodside, CA?

Woodside is served primarily by Sequoia Union High. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Woodside?

The median household income in Woodside, CA is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Woodside, CA?

Woodside has an average high temperature of 61.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodside, CA affordable or expensive?

Woodside's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodside is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

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

Woodside has a violent crime rate of 264.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1587.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodside, CA a Good Place to Live?

Woodside is a small town of 5,256 in California, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodside stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Woodside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodside 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: 118.2

Woodside's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodside costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woodside, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woodside's violent crime rate is 264.7 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

264.7 /100k

Property Crime

1587.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodside is served primarily by Sequoia Union High. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodside, CA	National Avg
School District	Sequoia Union High	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodside sees average highs of 61.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Woodside, CA
Average High — January	61.2°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Woodside, CA	National Avg
Population	5,256	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Woodside

Woodside, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94062

Woodside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodside, CA affordable or expensive?

Woodside's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodside roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodside, CA?

Woodside's violent crime rate is 264.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1587.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodside?

Public schools in Woodside are operated by Sequoia Union High. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 76.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodside, CA a good place to live?

Woodside, CA has a population of 5,256, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Woodside?

Woodside averages 61.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodside?

Woodside, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94062.

What is the population of Woodside?

The population of Woodside, California is 5,256 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodside?

Key numbers for living in Woodside: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $250,001, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.