Woodbury

Woodbury, Minnesota Overview

With a composite score of 65.8/100 and a A+ grade, Woodbury ranks #6 of 20 cities in Minnesota. Its strongest showing is in Safety (93/100), while Outdoor Access (31/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Woodbury

Woodbury’s median household income of $120,588 is 41% above the Minnesota median of $85,551, and its 2.4% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.4%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Woodbury

Woodbury’s violent crime rate of 64.9 per 100,000 is well below both the Minnesota rate of 256 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1323.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Woodbury

Woodbury has a cost of living index of 104.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $434,900. Median monthly rent is $1,827. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Woodbury

The adult obesity rate in Woodbury is 31.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.4%. Residents average 12.7 poor mental health days per month. Minnesota ranks #6 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Woodbury

Woodbury has a high school graduation rate of 84.7%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,843. The city has 19 public schools serving 13,608 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Woodbury

Winters in Woodbury are cold, averaging 24.5°F. Summers average 72.2°F. Winters average 24.5°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. 21.8% of workers in Woodbury work from home, well above the national average.

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