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Renter's guide to Woodbury, MN

Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, and a suburb in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. It ranks as the best place to live in Washington County, and the 12th best suburb to live in Minnesota. In a list compiled by 24/7 Wall Street, Woodbury was also named the best city to live in Minnesota, due to a highly educated population, low unemployment level, and a high standard of living. With low crime rates, well performing schools, and a relaxed, suburban vibe, it’s particularly popular with families.

With a population of 67,648, Woodbury is the 4th largest suburb in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. It’s far more populous than most of its neighbors, but also enjoys a larger area of 35.72 sq. miles. Of its immediate neighbors, only Cottage Grove is larger in terms of area, though has a population of just 37,208, so while Woodbury isn’t particularly densely populated, there are less crowded cities nearby. Compared to St. Paul, Woodbury is around 4 and a half times less populous, and certainly leans more suburban than urban.

Woodbury is located around 8 miles east of downtown St. Paul, and around 20 miles east of downtown Minneapolis. Two Interstates serve the city, the 94 which forms the northern border, and the 494 which cuts through the northwest corner of the city. Together, they facilitate travel in any direction, and journeys into nearby Wisconsin are particularly quick.

Summers in Woodbury are typically hot and humid, with average highs of 83°F in July. Winters are colder, with regular snowfall. January is generally the coldest months with lows of 6°F, and you can expect around 48 inches of snow per year. Rain is typically heaviest June through August, with each month seeing around 4 inches, and annual rainfall of 33 inches.

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Things to do in Woodbury, MN

Woodbury is home to 45 parks covering around 3,000 acres, plus over 100 miles of trails, most of which form a network that connects many of the parks. Besides city parks, there are also several lakes, woodlands, wetlands, waterways, and open fields. Many of the parks offer facilities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, grills, sports facilities, and there are 3 ice arenas within the city. Dog lovers and their 4-legged friends will enjoy Andy’s Bark Park, a 70-acre off-leash dog park.

Recent development has led to an influx of commercial areas in the northeastern part of the city, and as such, there’s no shortage of options for shopping. Around 6 larger shopping districts can be found, mostly featuring a mix of well-known brands and smaller, independent businesses. Tamarack Village is a popular choice, with a huge range of stores and restaurants offering dishes from across the globe. Many of the restaurants are chains, however, there are a few independent places that are worth checking out, and if you have a sweet tooth, Nadia’s Cakes are a must.

The Woodbury Days festival brings the community together in a 3-day extravaganza featuring a carnival, live music, locally produced food and drink, a petting zoo, business fair, and much more. Numerous other festivals and events are held seasonally throughout the year.

Woodbury, MN employment & economy

With a median household income of $103,308, households in Woodbury earn well over state, county, and national averages, and more than any of the surrounding cities. By number of employees, the most common industries in the city are manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, and finance and insurance — which is also the sector that the city specializes in. The highest paying industry is management of companies and enterprises.

In terms of job groups, the most common jobs held by residents of Woodbury are in management occupations, sales and related occupations, and office and administrative support roles. The highest paid residents typically work in management occupations, which is also one of the job groups that the city specializes in.

Education in Woodbury, MN

Most of Woodbury is served by the South Washington County School District, which operates 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, and several elementary schools within the city. The city is also home to the Minnesota Math and Science Academy, a public charter school that accepts students from grades 6 through 12. It performs extremely well and is ranked as the best public charter high school in Minnesota, and the 5th best public high school.

Besides the academy, the top-rated high school is Woodbury Senior High, which is ranked as the 12th best public high school in Minnesota. It scores well above average in terms of test scores and college readiness and is also ranked 13th best college prep school in Minnesota. Lake Middle School is the top-rated middle school, ranking #32 in a list of the best middle schools in Minnesota, and consistently performing well above average in terms of test scores and student progress. The top-rated elementary school is Liberty Ridge Elementary, ranked 42nd best public elementary school in Minnesota.

Rasmussen College has a campus in Woodbury, offering a variety of career focused programs, as well as bachelor and associate degrees. Most programs on offer focus on the following areas; health sciences, nursing, business, technology and design, criminal justice, and early education.