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Is Woodbury a Good Place to Live? Woodbury, Minnesota: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Woodbury ranks #99 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #46 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Minnesota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and low violent crime (75 per 100,000, #33 of 444), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Woodbury by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Woodbury's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Woodbury?
Woodbury's cost of living index is 104.8, 5% above the US level of 100 and #935 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,908/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $462,126, 32% above the typical Minnesota home ($350,752).
| Measure | Woodbury | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 104.8#935 of 1,308 | 98.6 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $462,126#753 of 1,187 | $350,752 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,177/mo#791 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $450,200#889 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,908/mo#1045 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.6x#435 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.3%#275 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Woodbury housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Woodbury is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro.
Minnesota housing market →Is Woodbury safe?
Woodbury recorded 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 77% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Minnesota's 224. That ranks #80 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #33 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Woodbury Police Department. Property crime runs 1,152 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Woodbury | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 75#80 of 1,085 | 224 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,152#287 of 1,085 | 1,412 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Woodbury?
The median household in Woodbury earns $125,310, 51% above the US figure of $83,163 and 44% above Minnesota ($87,117). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Woodbury | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $125,310#126 of 1,312 | $87,117 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.3%#120 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.6%#138 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Woodbury?
The median resident of Woodbury is 38 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 61.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #116 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Woodbury | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 61.3%#116 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 77.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Woodbury's schools and health?
Woodbury's 15 public schools graduate 84.6% of students in four years (Minnesota 83.6%), with 18.8 students per teacher and $13,875 spent per pupil. 31.3% of adults are obese and 9.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Woodbury | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 84.6%#736 of 1,063 | 83.6% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18.8#885 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $13,875#724 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.3%#484 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.4%#278 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 12.7%#45 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.8%#51 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 13,070 students are enrolled in Woodbury's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Woodbury?
The average commute in Woodbury is 23.9 minutes (Minnesota 22.7); 1.1% of workers take transit and 27.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Woodbury scores 9.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.1°F and winters 19.6°F, with 29.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Woodbury | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 23.9 min#672 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 4.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 60.6% | 70.7% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 27.4% | 14.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.2#791 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9 | 8.6 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 28.7 | 12.9 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 41.7 | 24.6 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 56.8 | 37.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 68.9 | 48.9 | 4 |
| Jun | 78.5 | 59.2 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 82.6 | 64 | 4 |
| Aug | 80.4 | 61.7 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 72.4 | 53.4 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 58 | 40 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 42.1 | 27.1 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 28.6 | 14.8 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Paul Downtown Airport.
| Measure | Woodbury | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 46.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 71.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 19.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 29.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at St Paul Downtown Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Woodbury?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 95% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
| Measure | Woodbury | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 34#119 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.12%#356 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind | 0.011% | 93% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0078% | 80% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.069% | 34% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Woodbury compare with similar-size cities?
Woodbury is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #46 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 78,305.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #99 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 | 23.9 min |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #1114 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year | 21.4 min |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #290 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 | 16.8 min |
| Loveland, COPop. 78,410 | #397 | 60.1 | $84,604 | $1,730/mo | 163 | 26.2 min |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #147 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 | 25.5 min |
| Napa, CAPop. 78,239 | #786 | 53.5 | $105,963 | $2,282/mo | 219 | 23.9 min |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #365 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 | 22.1 min |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #875 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 | 17.5 min |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #810 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Woodbury compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Woodbury ranks #7 of the 20 Minnesota cities we track, with a score of 68.4 against Minnesota's statewide 70.4. Its households earn 44% above the Minnesota median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 32% above the typical Minnesota home.
| City | Rank in MN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MNPop. 53,262 | #1 | 72.2 | $128,767 | $1,844/mo | 52 |
| Minnetonka, MNPop. 53,064 | #2 | 71.8 | $119,517 | $1,779/mo | 101 |
| Eden Prairie, MNPop. 63,051 | #3 | 71.7 | $130,489 | $1,833/mo | 54 |
| Plymouth, MNPop. 79,220 | #4 | 71.5 | $136,534 | $1,766/mo | 65 |
| Lakeville, MNPop. 74,354 | #5 | 70.9 | $139,041 | $1,806/mo | 92 |
| Maple Grove, MNPop. 71,173 | #6 | 69.2 | $132,731 | $1,868/mo | 112 |
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #7 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #8 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 |
| Eagan, MNPop. 68,000 | #9 | 65.7 | $108,690 | $1,679/mo | 130 |
| Apple Valley, MNPop. 55,679 | #10 | 64.0 | $97,673 | $1,738/mo | 204 |
| Blaine, MNPop. 72,488 | #11 | 63.8 | $106,801 | $1,705/mo | 65 |
| Bloomington, MNPop. 88,665 | #12 | 62.8 | $93,211 | $1,561/mo | 283 |
| Rochester, MNPop. 122,330 | #13 | 62.4 | $89,389 | $1,399/mo | 186 |
| Burnsville, MNPop. 64,463 | #14 | 61.7 | $87,024 | $1,513/mo | 163 |
| Brooklyn Park, MNPop. 83,876 | #15 | 61.6 | $89,891 | $1,325/mo | 348 |
| Coon Rapids, MNPop. 63,468 | #16 | 59.7 | $88,251 | $1,494/mo | 146 |
| Duluth, MNPop. 87,093 | #17 | 58.6 | $68,807 | $1,087/mo | 231 |
| St. Paul, MNPop. 307,284 | #18 | 57.9 | $73,394 | $1,281/mo | 491 |
| Minneapolis, MNPop. 427,246 | #19 | 54.0 | $80,846 | $1,371/mo | 1,004 |
| St. Cloud, MNPop. 70,629 | #20 | 51.3 | $61,374 | $1,003/mo | 361 |
All 20 Minnesota cities we track, by overall score. Minnesota statewide: median income $87,117, violent crime 223.5 per 100,000.
How is Woodbury's score calculated?
Woodbury scores 68.4 out of 100, #99 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Minnesota's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Woodbury. Similar-size median 55.5.
80.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Woodbury's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
93.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Woodbury. Similar-size median 58.9.
70.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Woodbury's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
48.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Woodbury's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Woodbury. Similar-size median 56.1.
85.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Woodbury. Similar-size median 42.4.
60.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Woodbury. Similar-size median 50.0.
63.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Woodbury's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
43.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
74.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Woodbury's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Woodbury has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Woodbury
Is Woodbury, MN a good place to live?
Woodbury ranks #99 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #46 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Minnesota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and low violent crime (75 per 100,000, #33 of 444), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Woodbury?
Woodbury's cost of living index is 104.8, 5% above the US level of 100 and #935 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,908/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $462,126, 32% above the typical Minnesota home ($350,752).
What is the crime rate in Woodbury?
Woodbury recorded 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 77% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Minnesota's 224. That ranks #80 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #33 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Woodbury Police Department. Property crime runs 1,152 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Woodbury?
The median household in Woodbury earns $125,310, 51% above the US figure of $83,163 and 44% above Minnesota ($87,117). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Woodbury?
Median rent in Woodbury is $1,908/mo (Census), #1045 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,177/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Woodbury?
The typical home value in Woodbury is $462,126, up 2% in a year, against $350,752 for Minnesota and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $450,200.
How are the public schools in Woodbury?
Woodbury's 15 public schools graduate 84.6% of students in four years (Minnesota 83.6%), with 18.8 students per teacher and $13,875 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Woodbury?
The average commute is 23.9 minutes, #672 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Minnesota. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Woodbury?
Woodbury averages 46.5°F over the year, 71.1°F in summer and 19.6°F in winter, with 29.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Woodbury walkable?
Woodbury scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Woodbury at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in strong wind, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Woodbury?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 95% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Woodbury?
Woodbury has 78,305 residents. The median resident of Woodbury is 38 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 61.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #116 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Woodbury compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Woodbury ranks #7 of the 20 Minnesota cities we track, with a score of 68.4 against Minnesota's statewide 70.4. Its households earn 44% above the Minnesota median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 32% above the typical Minnesota home.
What cities are similar in size to Woodbury?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Woodbury's population of 78,305 are Daytona Beach, FL (#1114 overall), Bloomington, IL (#290 overall), Loveland, CO (#397 overall), Cedar Park, TX (#147 overall), and Napa, CA (#786 overall). Woodbury is #99.