Woodbury, MN

Census place 2771428 · pop 78,305

C70/ 100
👍 Solid
A
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Broadband98.0% · top 3%
🚽 Cost$450,200 · bottom 24%
Taxes
1.04% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Housing cost$450,20024

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$450,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Rent$2,244/mo24

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,244/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Property-tax burden1.04%46

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.04% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time24 min49

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

24 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level87/10053

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

87/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1191/100k54

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

1191 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Income inequality0.4169

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.41 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Adult obesity31.3%70

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

31.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Violent crime rate99/100k71

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

99 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Homeownership77.6%82

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

77.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Population growth (5yr)+12.0%85

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+12.0% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Adult smoking9.3%85

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poverty rate5.3%85

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

5.3% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$125,31089

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$125,310 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Air quality (AQI)County-level35 AQI89

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

35 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Physical inactivity17.1%90

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

17.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Bachelor's degree or higher61.3%91

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

61.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Uninsured adults4.8%94

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

4.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poor mental health12.7%95

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

12.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.4%96

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access98.0%97

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

98.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Frequently asked

Is Woodbury, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Woodbury scores 70/100 — a C (Solid) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is broadband access and its weakest is housing cost. Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Woodbury, MN?
Woodbury reports 99 violent crimes per 100k and 1191 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Woodbury, MN expensive to live in?
Woodbury has a median home value of $450,200 and typical rent around $2,244/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Woodbury, MN?
Its weakest measured area is housing cost ($450,200) — 24/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Woodbury, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is broadband access (98.0%) — 97/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.