Woodcrest, California
Woodcrest is a community of 17,368 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit Woodcrest
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include California Baptist University, Heritage House, Victoria Avenue and Woodcrest Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Woodcrest
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodcrest
Woodcrest is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Inland Empire region of Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 15,378 at the 2020 census, up from 14,347 at the 2010 census. The adjacent city of Riverside lists Woodcrest as an area for potential annexation.
From the Wikipedia article Woodcrest, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
California Baptist University
School · 4.8 mi
University in Riverside, California, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Heritage House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Museum in Riverside, California, United States
Victoria Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Street in Riverside, California, United States of America
California Citrus State Historic Park
Museum · 3.3 mi
Historic site in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes25
Marcello's Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Italian
17024 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside
10:30-00:30
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
18641 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-19:00
Panda Express
Fast food · Chinese · 2.7 mi
8974 Trautwein Road, Riverside
Mo-Th 09:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 09:30-21:30
13 more on the map.
History
The Woodcrest area was initially populated by dry land grain farmers in the late 19th century. In 1894, the population had grown enough for the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to establish a school in the area, and on February 6 of that year they authorized the Oak Glen School District.
In 1905 the first subdivision, the Oak Glen Tract, was created. The House Heights tract was formed in April 1924, and in May the Fertile Acres tract was created near the current Washington Street and Van Buren intersection. In February 1926, the first of five subdivisions with the name Woodcrest Acres was formed, and the name “Woodcrest” was subsequently given to the post office that was established later that year. Although the post office was closed in 1936, the Woodcrest name continued to be used to refer to the area from then on.
Water in the Woodcrest area became more affordable after the voters of Riverside, Corona, Lake Elsinore and surrounding unincorporated areas approved the formation of the Western Municipal Water District in 1955. Landowners began diversifying agriculture in the area. Although citrus groves within Riverside city limits were on the decline, groves in the Woodcrest area began to expand.
From the History section of Woodcrest, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Woodcrest Christian Middle School;Woodcrest Christian High School;Woodcrest Christian School System
School · 1.6 mi
18401 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
School · 3.0 mi
19661 Orange Terrace Pkwy., Riverside
California School For The Deaf-Riverside
School · 4.6 mi
3044 Horace St., Riverside
Healthcare1
Map of Woodcrest
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 43°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 46°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 42°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Riverside Fire Stn 3 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
March Air Reserve Base (RIV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Riverside 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Lake Mathews 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- El Sobrante 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Mead Valley 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Home Gardens 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Good Hope 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Moreno Valley 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Jurupa Valley 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Perris 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Temescal Valley 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- RiversideCA VictoriaAve, Qwerty510 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Heritage House - Riverside, California, Mliedel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Citrus State Park Visitors Center 20090905, MissionInn.Jim, Public domain
- Southern California sunset, Atat2009, CC BY 4.0
- ISS055-E-91085 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-91086 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Mountain Bluebird (16022090992), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mountain Bluebird (16022780625), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mountain Bluebird (16022779865), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mountain Bluebird (15403140643), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mountain Bluebird (15403139833), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mountain Bluebird (15403139973), Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
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