The Town FilesWoodbury, Minnesota
City in Washington County · population 75,102 (2020 Census)
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- Median home
- $450,200
- Household income
- $125,310
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 38.0
Woodbury is a city of 75,102 people in Washington County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $450,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 97% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 93% of Minnesota towns.
How Woodbury ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodbury is worth $450,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $125,310, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,908 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbury | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,908 | $991 |
| Median household income | $125,310 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Woodbury
| People | Woodbury | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 27.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Woodbury
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 8.6°F. About 29.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.5 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 14, 1981 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 72 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 158 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on August 24, 2006.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 95,625 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,700 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Woodbury itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Woodbury
16 public schools with 13,103 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,042 | 24.9 |
| Woodbury High School | 9-12 | 1,948 | 25.6 |
| LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,160 | 23.2 |
| WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,098 | 22.9 |
| LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 804 | 14.4 |
| Woodbury Leadership Academy (charter) | K-8 | 749 | 14.7 |
| Valley Crossing Elementary | K-5 | 727 | 18.6 |
| MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (charter) | 6-12 | 663 | 17.4 |
| GORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 655 | 16.0 |
| RED ROCK ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 626 | 16.1 |
| MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 583 | 17.7 |
| Brookview Elementary | K-5 | 570 | 17.3 |
Towns near Woodbury
- Newport, MN4.3 mi · 3,797 people · home $378,100
- Afton, MN5.1 mi · 2,955 people · home $679,300
- Lake Elmo, MN5.7 mi · 11,335 people · home $597,000
- South St. Paul, MN5.9 mi · 20,759 people · home $281,600
- Oakdale, MN5.9 mi · 28,303 people · home $318,100
- St. Paul Park, MN6.0 mi · 5,544 people · home $263,500
- Cottage Grove, MN6.4 mi · 38,839 people · home $378,800
- West Lakeland, MN7.2 mi · 3,976 people · home $709,300
Woodbury questions
Is Woodbury, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbury scores better for retirees than 26% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 4%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Woodbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbury is valued at $450,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,310, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,908 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbury?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 8.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.2 inches of precipitation a year and 45.5 inches of snow.
Does Woodbury get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 14, 1981. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)