Woodbury

Carver Lake Park in Woodbury offers unguarded swimming, boating and kayaking.
Carver Lake Parkin Woodbury has hiking, biking, archery, picnics, and more.
Family fun for all ages can be found at Carver Lake Park in Woodbury.
Woodbury residents have easy access to walking paths in Seasons Park
Whole Foods in Woodbury offers a higher end grocery shopping experience.

Woodbury, MN Area Guide

Fast-growing city near St. Paul.

Green Space Lakes Family-Friendly Great Shopping

Located eight miles east of Saint Paul, Woodbury is home to over 75,000 residents. The city features 45 parks across 3,000 acres, connected by 100 miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Notable outdoor spaces include the parks surrounding Colby, Wilmes, and Powers lakes, while Central Park offers indoor recreation facilities next to the public library. Current rental rates in Woodbury average $1,626 for one-bedroom units and $1,956 for two-bedroom homes, reflecting a 1.7% year-over-year increase.

The city's employment opportunities include major employers such as M Health Fairview and Target Corporation. Sports enthusiasts appreciate the HealthEast Sports Center, which features multiple athletic facilities and two indoor ice arenas. Shopping destinations include Tamarack Village, Woodbury Village, and Woodbury Lakes open-air mall. Community events center around the annual Woodbury Days festival in Ojibway Park, complete with a parade, carnival, live music, and food vendors representing local eateries.

Explore the City

Family fun for all ages can be found at Carver Lake Park in Woodbury.

Woodbury residents have easy access to walking paths in Seasons Park

Whole Foods in Woodbury offers a higher end grocery shopping experience.

Woodbury homes line quiet residential streets.

A traditional ranch style home on Lamplight Drive in Woodbury features burgundy shutters.

Woodbury Lakes is a charming outdoor shopping center in the heart of Woodbury.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodbury, MN is $1,424 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $1,974 for two bedrooms, and $2,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodbury has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,694/month
813 Sq Ft
House
$3,193/month
2,239 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,587/month
1,699 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woodbury, MN is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodbury Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Valley Crossing Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Liberty Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Royal Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Middleton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Woodbury Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Woodbury Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

East Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Woodbury Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maplewood Nature Center
  • Indian Mounds Park
  • Afton State Park
  • Afton Alps
  • Dodge Nature Center

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.