Woodbury, Minnesota
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 66% of US places
- top 7% for air quality
- top 7% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 10% for monthly rent
Woodbury is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 76,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include air quality, natural disaster risk, and airport distance. It rates lower on sunny days and monthly rent.
Official websitewoodburymn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.5 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$125k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$59kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$410k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.08%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 56% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.2 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.1better than 93% of US places
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 93% of US places
School Quality63.6better than 58% of US places
Violent Crime287/100kbetter than 77% of US places
Property Crime1504/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population75,54998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.5%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.0%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.2%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 63% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.9%better than 88% of US places
Amenities Nearby42.89better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Woodbury an affordable place to live?
- Woodbury is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $59k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Woodbury?
- The median home value in Woodbury is $410k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Woodbury?
- Median household income in Woodbury is $125k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Woodbury?
- Median gross rent in Woodbury is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Woodbury safe?
- Woodbury is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 287/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 1504/100k.
- What is the weather like in Woodbury?
- Woodbury averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 29.2 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Woodbury?
- Public-school quality in Woodbury is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Woodbury?
- The average one-way commute in Woodbury is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)