Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Woodbury is a mid-size city in Minnesota with a population of 76,945. Residents earn $126,222 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
Based on current data, Woodbury receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Woodbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Woodbury is $126,222, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Woodbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Woodbury is $434,900, making it a premium housing market at 54% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,827 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Woodbury is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,769 per 100,000, near the national average.
Woodbury is a highly educated community — 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Woodbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,222 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,576 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.34% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Census Median | $434,900 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $453,238 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 31.7% |
| Inventory | 164 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,827 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,086 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.34% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 54.1/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.5/100K |
| Robbery | 10.5/100K |
| Assault | 30.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,768.9/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 220.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,487.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 60.1/100K |
| Arson | 3.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9063°N, 92.9237°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.2% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,205/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |