Woodbury, MN

Woodbury MN scores 86/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 57% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 43 (100 = avg); violent crime index 22; property crime index 64. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Woodbury. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Woodbury is about $1,908/month (on the high side). At $1,908/month for a typical unit, you need about $68,688+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $450,200.

Median household income is $125,310, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($125,310) clears the $68,688 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Woodbury and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Woodbury: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 86/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $1,908/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $125,310 helps carry housing costs) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 86/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,908/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,908/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Woodbury does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $68,688 household income for $1,908/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Woodbury holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 86/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,908/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.