Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Plymouth, MN is approximately $428,700 and in Woodbury, MN it is approximately $366,200 — a difference of $62,500.

Question 2

Is Plymouth, MN or Woodbury, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN scores higher on safety. Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, MN or Woodbury, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN is more walkable. Plymouth, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Woodbury, MN has a Walk Score of 26/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Woodbury, MN has higher-rated schools. Plymouth, MN has a school rating of 5/10 and Woodbury, MN has a rating of 5.4/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Plymouth, MN	Woodbury, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$429K	$366K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$99K	$116K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	26/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	40/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	19 min ✓ Shorter commute	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	5/10	5.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with school-aged childrenCommuters to MinneapolisHigh‑income earners seeking quiet suburbs	Suburban familiesSpEd servicesCommuters to Minneapolis

Plymouth, MN vs Woodbury, MN

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