Living in Woodbury, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodbury · Census data 2020–2024
Woodbury has 78,305 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $125,310 (41% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $450,200, the median rent is $1,908/month.
Woodbury at a glance
- Population
- 78,305
- Median age
- 38State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $125,310State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $450,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,908/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Woodbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woodbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodbury the median home value is $450,200, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,412 a month in housing costs.
Woodbury median household income
The median household income in Woodbury is $125,310 and the income per person is $60,068. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Woodbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,990
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.66
Woodbury demographics
- Population
- 78,305
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 29,312
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodbury ›
Education in Woodbury
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Woodbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodbury
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Woodbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 78,305 | $125,310 | $450,200 | $1,908 |
| Landfall | 776 | $42,000 | $18,900 | — |
| Newport | 4,754 | $71,979 | $378,100 | $1,122 |
| Afton | 2,957 | $133,305 | $679,300 | $2,333 |
| Lake Elmo | 13,140 | $153,669 | $597,000 | $2,407 |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
| Oakdale | 28,585 | $93,772 | $318,100 | $1,481 |
| St. Paul Park | 5,457 | $100,642 | $263,500 | $2,174 |
| Cottage Grove | 40,992 | $120,791 | $378,800 | $1,783 |
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What is the median household income in Woodbury, MN?
The median household income in Woodbury is $125,310, 41% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Woodbury?
The median home value in Woodbury is $450,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Woodbury?
The median gross rent in Woodbury is $1,908 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Woodbury, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Woodbury?
The median age in Woodbury is 38 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Woodbury?
The average commute to work in Woodbury is 24 minutes; 27.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbury?
The unemployment rate in Woodbury is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodbury?
61.3% of adults in Woodbury have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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