What are the schools like in Woodbury, MN?

Woodbury is served primarily by South Washington County Schools. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Woodbury?

The median household income in Woodbury, MN is $125,097 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Woodbury, MN?

Woodbury has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

Woodbury, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woodbury, MN affordable or expensive?

Woodbury's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodbury is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $409,900 and the median rent is $1,767 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woodbury, MN?

Woodbury has a violent crime rate of 98.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1179.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodbury, MN a Good Place to Live?

Woodbury is a mid-sized city of 75,549 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $125,097 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodbury stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Woodbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodbury city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Woodbury's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woodbury costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woodbury, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$409,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,767	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,097	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodbury's violent crime rate is 98.8 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.8 /100k

Property Crime

1179.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Woodbury is served primarily by South Washington County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodbury, MN	National Avg
School District	South Washington County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodbury sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 29.2 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodbury, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	29.2"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Woodbury, MN	National Avg
Population	75,549	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	12.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Woodbury

Woodbury, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

55129 55125

Woodbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodbury, MN affordable or expensive?

Woodbury's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodbury roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $409,900 and median rent is $1,767/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodbury, MN?

Woodbury's violent crime rate is 98.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1179.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodbury?

Public schools in Woodbury are operated by South Washington County Schools. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 63.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodbury, MN a good place to live?

Woodbury, MN has a population of 75,549, a median household income of $125,097, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woodbury?

Woodbury averages 22.7°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.2 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodbury?

Woodbury, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55129, 55125.

What is the population of Woodbury?

The population of Woodbury, Minnesota is 75,549 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodbury?

Key numbers for living in Woodbury: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $409,900, median household income $125,097, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.