Question 1

Is Minneapolis, MN or Woodbury, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $571,200 and in Woodbury, MN it is approximately $366,200 — a difference of $205,000.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Woodbury, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN scores higher on safety. Minneapolis, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Woodbury, MN has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis, MN or Woodbury, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 37/100 and Woodbury, MN has a Walk Score of 26/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minneapolis, MN or Woodbury, MN?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.4/10 and Woodbury, MN has a rating of 5.4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minneapolis, MN or Woodbury, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Minneapolis, MN	Woodbury, MN
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$571K	$366K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$147K ✓ Higher income	$116K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	37/100 ✓ More walkable	26/100
Transit Score	51/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	25/100	40/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	15 min ✓ Shorter commute	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	5.4/10	5.4/10
Best for	High‑earning commutersFamilies who can afford higher housing costsThose who prioritize a short downtown commute over walkability	Suburban familiesSpEd servicesCommuters to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN vs Woodbury, MN

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