Woodland Park is a small town of 7,911 in Colorado, with a median household income of $89,341
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodland Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Woodland Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodland Park 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: 97.4
Woodland Park's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodland Park costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodland Park, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$459,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,341
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 127.3 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.3 /100k
Property Crime
1183.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Woodland Park is served primarily by Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Woodland Park, CO
National Avg
School District
Woodland Park School District No. Re-2
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodland Park sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 74.3°F in July,
with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 133.5 inches of snow per year.
Woodland Park's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodland Park roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $459,900 and median rent is $1,752/month.
Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 127.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Woodland Park are operated by Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Woodland Park, CO has a population of 7,911, a median household income of $89,341, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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 Park averages 32.7°F in January and 74.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches
with about 133.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Woodland Park, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80863.
The population of Woodland Park, Colorado is 7,911 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodland Park: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $459,900, median household income $89,341, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodland Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
