What are the schools like in Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn is served primarily by Woodburn SD 103. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Woodburn?

The median household income in Woodburn, OR is $58,916 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn has an average high temperature of 48.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodburn, OR affordable or expensive?

Woodburn's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodburn is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,900 and the median rent is $1,300 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn has a violent crime rate of 275.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2893.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodburn, OR a Good Place to Live?

Woodburn is a small city of 26,222 in Oregon, with a median household income of $58,916 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodburn stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Woodburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodburn 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: 102.4

Woodburn's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodburn costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woodburn, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,300	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,916	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woodburn's violent crime rate is 275.4 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

275.4 /100k

Property Crime

2893.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodburn is served primarily by Woodburn SD 103. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodburn, OR	National Avg
School District	Woodburn SD 103	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodburn sees average highs of 48.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodburn, OR
Average High — January	48.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Woodburn, OR	National Avg
Population	26,222	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Woodburn

Woodburn, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97071

Woodburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodburn, OR affordable or expensive?

Woodburn's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodburn roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $281,900 and median rent is $1,300/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodburn, OR?

Woodburn's violent crime rate is 275.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2893.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodburn?

Public schools in Woodburn are operated by Woodburn SD 103. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodburn, OR a good place to live?

Woodburn, OR has a population of 26,222, a median household income of $58,916, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woodburn?

Woodburn averages 48.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodburn?

Woodburn, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97071.

What is the population of Woodburn?

The population of Woodburn, Oregon is 26,222 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodburn?

Key numbers for living in Woodburn: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $281,900, median household income $58,916, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.