City Report · CA

Woodland

Pop. 61,854·269th most expensive in California·Woodland rents are up 14.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,467/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.3%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
+$502
Falling (Monthly)
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Woodland · $2,467
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Woodland's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,467/mo
Expected by trend
$2,488/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,455
2 BR
$1,915
3 BR
$2,665
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$1,915/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,604/yr
At $2,467/mo median
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Rents are climbing (14.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.3% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodland, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,854
Median income
$90,180
Median age
36.6
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
23.6%
24.4%
26%
12.4%
13.6%
Under 1823.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5426%
55–6412.4%
65+13.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
50.1%
White43.8%
Black2%
Hispanic50.1%
Asian8.8%
Education (25+)
16.2%
23.1%
30.3%
30.4%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Woodland, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,766 → $2,467
up 39.7%
Income
$78,279 → $90,180
up 15.2%
Population
60,977 → 61,854
up 1.4%
Renter share
45.6% → 41.3%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.9% → 30.4%
+2.5 pts

Five years ago, renters in Woodland, CA paid around $1,766 a month. That figure now sits near $2,467, up 39.7% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $90,180 today, compared with $78,279 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Woodland, CA adding about 877 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.6% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.9% to 30.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Woodland, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woodland is $2,467/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,915/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,455/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,665/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($90,180/yr), Woodland ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodland an affordable city for renters?

Woodland is considered moderate for renters. At $2,467/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($90,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodland slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,467/mo in Woodland. The local median household income is $90,180/yr, meaning the typical Woodland household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodland?

Rent in Woodland has increased 14.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Woodland neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Woodland are 95695 ($1,946/mo), and 95776 ($2,933/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Woodland is $2,467/mo.

How does Woodland rent compare to other cities in California?

Woodland is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #269 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,467/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Woodland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Woodland ($2,467/mo): Sacramento ($2,071/mo), West Sacramento ($2,228/mo).

What percentage of Woodland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of Woodland households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. Woodland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodland rent compare to the national average?

Woodland's median rent of $2,467/mo is $502 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #269 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,467/mo, rent takes ~33% of Woodland's median household income ($90,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Woodland 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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