Woodbury, MN

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
76,945 Population 2,205/sq mi density
$126,222 Median Income $59,576 per capita
$434,900 Home Value $453,238 Zillow
$1,827 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
54 Violent Crime/100K 1,769 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$126,222 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$434,900 home value, $1,827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,222
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $434,900
54% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 54/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.2%
88% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,827
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Woodbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population76,945
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,222
Per Capita$59,576
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,545M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$434,900
Rent$1,827
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$453,238

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property1,769/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary221/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation988 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+97.9%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Is Woodbury a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Woodbury has a population of 76,945 with a density of 2,205 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.2%), with 6.9% Black.

Population

76,945
Total Population
2,205
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
34.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.5%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.5%
23% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Woodbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodbury is $126,222, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Woodbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,222
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,576
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$86,110

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,024
County GDP$1,545M

Business (County)

Restaurants110
Healthcare78
Retail97
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,822
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodbury is $434,900, 54% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,827 (57% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $453,238.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$434,900
54% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$453,238
Median List Price$440,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$440,000
$/Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold58
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops31.7%
Inventory164

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,827
57% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,086

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,822
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
In Woodbury, 30.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Woodbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress13.2%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access73.5%
Healthcare Facilities78
Woodbury has a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,769 per 100,000 (10% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Woodbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent54.1/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape13.5/100K
Robbery10.5/100K
Assault30.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,768.9/100K
10% below US avg
Burglary220.9/100K
Theft1,487.9/100K
Vehicle Theft60.1/100K
Arson3.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Woodbury has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²)
Population Density2,205/sq mi
Coordinates44.9063°N, 92.9237°W
County FIPS55093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.2%
88% above US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,205/sq mi
Total Area34.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities78
Restaurants110
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Work from Home24.7%

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