Woodside, California

Quick Statistics

Woodside is a community in San Mateo County, California, home to about 5,126 people spread across 11.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $100,444 a year, and a typical home is worth about $2,000,001. About 81.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.

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5,126
Total Population
▼ down 3% since 2012
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11.47 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$100,444
Median Personal Income
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$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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81.5%
College Educated
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95.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.5 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Woodside ranks number 653 of 1,570 in population, number 35 in median household income, number 67 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Woodside typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Woodside
# Town Distance Population
1.Emerald Lake Hills, CA3.0 mi.4,235
2.West Menlo Park, CA3.1 mi.3,634
3.Ladera, CA3.6 mi.1,297
4.Atherton, CA4.0 mi.6,993
5.Portola Valley, CA4.2 mi.4,305
6.North Fair Oaks, CA4.8 mi.13,100
7.Stanford, CA5.0 mi.18,662
8.San Carlos, CA5.3 mi.29,614
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodside

What is the population of Woodside, California?
Woodside has a population of about 5,126 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Woodside, California in?
Woodside is located in San Mateo County, California.

What is the median home value in Woodside, California?
The median home value in Woodside is about $2,000,001, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Woodside, California?
The median personal income in Woodside is about $100,444 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Woodside, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in San Mateo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Woodside, California?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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