What are the schools like in Woodland Park, NE?

School district data for Woodland Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Woodland Park?

The median household income in Woodland Park, NE is $68,977 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Woodland Park, NE?

Woodland Park has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.9 inches.

Woodland Park, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woodland Park, NE affordable or expensive?

Woodland Park's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodland Park is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,200 and the median rent is $1,375 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodland Park, NE?

Woodland Park has a violent crime rate of 16.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodland Park, NE a Good Place to Live?

Woodland Park is a small town of 1,655 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $68,977 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodland Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 95.1

Woodland Park's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodland Park costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woodland Park, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,375	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,977	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 16.9 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

16.9 /100k

Property Crime

0.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Woodland Park, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodland Park sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodland Park, NE
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.9"

Demographics

Metric	Woodland Park, NE	National Avg
Population	1,655	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hoskins, NE 5 mi Norfolk, NE 5 mi Hadar, NE 7 mi Stanton, NE 10 mi Winside, NE 12 mi

Woodland Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodland Park, NE affordable or expensive?

Woodland Park's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodland Park roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,200 and median rent is $1,375/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodland Park, NE?

Woodland Park's violent crime rate is 16.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodland Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Woodland Park, NE a good place to live?

Woodland Park, NE has a population of 1,655, a median household income of $68,977, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 Woodland Park?

Woodland Park averages 32.7°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 29.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Woodland Park?

The population of Woodland Park, Nebraska is 1,655 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodland Park?

Key numbers for living in Woodland Park: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $160,200, median household income $68,977, crime index 3 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.