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Woodbury, Minnesota, in Washington county, is 6 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Woodbury contains a population of approximately 46,463.
In Woodbury, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Woodbury, at least compared to other cities of its size. There are plenty of young children in the city.
In 2000, Woodbury had a median family income of $84,997. The typical family in Woodbury is better off than most in Minnesota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Woodbury. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Woodbury, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Woodbury favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $41,215. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Woodbury has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Minnesota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Woodbury, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Woodbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Woodbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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