Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $339,100 and in Woodbury, MN it is approximately $366,200 — a difference of $27,100.

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 26/100 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 5.7/10 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	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$339K ✓ Lower price	$366K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$78K	$116K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	26/100	26/100
Transit Score	41/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	54/100 ✓ More bikeable	40/100
Commute	6 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	5.7/10 ✓ Better schools	5.4/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentscommuters	Suburban familiesSpEd servicesCommuters to Minneapolis

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