Woodside, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,181 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 51
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 4 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 6%

Schools

Woodside Elementary
<1 miles, N 4.6 star
Woodside High
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
Adelante Spanish Immersion
2 miles, NE 2.8 star

Colleges

Canada College
2 miles, N 1.4 star
Menlo College
4 miles, E 3.2 star
Stanford University
5 miles, E 5 star

Hospitals

Sequoia Hospital
4 miles, NE 5 star
Stanford Health Care
5 miles, E 5 star

Airports

San Francisco International Airport
15 miles, N 4.6 star
Monterey Regional Airport
62 miles, S 1 star