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

Avg Rent

$1,694

Population

81,428

Renter Mix

23% Rent

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$120,649

Average: $146,017

Education

37,410

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

46,107

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Woodbury has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodbury, MN is $1,391 for a studio, $1,704 for one bedroom, $2,003 for two bedrooms, and $2,675 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodbury has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,704/month
813 Sq Ft
House
$3,057/month
2,224 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,553/month
1,796 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Woodbury, MN

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Schools

Liberty Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

788 Students

Valley Crossing Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

712 Students

Woodbury Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

666 Students

Royal Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

491 Students

Middleton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

609 Students

Woodbury Leadership Academy

Public

Grades K-8

666 Students

Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,145 Students

Woodbury Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,108 Students

Falcon View Online Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

97 Students

East Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,021 Students

Woodbury Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,979 Students

Math And Science Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

609 Students

Falcon View Online High School

Public

Grades 9-12

230 Students

Crosswinds Arts And Science High

Public

Grades 9-12

28 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.