Moving to or from Woodbury?
An affluent eastern St. Paul suburb and one of the Twin Cities' fastest-growing cities — with top-rated South Washington County and Stillwater Area Schools, Tamarack Nature Center, and the HealthEast/M Health Fairview Woodbury campus.
- 80,000 City population
- 3,700,000 Metro area
- 1858 Founded
- Washington County / Twin Cities Metro Region
Why people move to Woodbury.
- Being one of the Twin Cities' most desirable family-oriented suburbs
- Top-rated South Washington County Schools
- Over 50 parks and extensive trail system
- Tamarack Nature Center
- 3M corporate presence and research campuses
- Proximity to Hudson WI (no-income-tax Wisconsin border)
Woodbury grew from about 6,000 residents in 1970 to over 80,000 today — one of the fastest-growing cities in Minnesota over that span. The city's consistent placement on 'Best Places to Live' lists has driven continuous family relocation from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Woodbury has remained master-planned with extensive park systems (over 50 parks) and walking/biking trails throughout.
Where people live in Woodbury.
A quick guide to Woodbury's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Central Woodbury
Established family-oriented residential
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East Ridge
Upscale master-planned area
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Stonemill Farms
Newer master-planned community
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Bielenberg Gardens
Upscale neighborhood
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Oakdale (adjacent)
Neighboring suburb
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Cottage Grove (adjacent)
Growing neighboring community
Where people spend their time in Woodbury.
- Tamarack Nature Center Central Woodbury
- Carver Lake Park Central Woodbury
- Ojibway Park Central Woodbury
- Woodbury Lakes Central Woodbury
- M Health Fairview Woodbury Hospital Central Woodbury
- Woodwinds Health Campus Central Woodbury
Planning a Woodbury move.
- Winter is severe; plan weather-buffer days November-March
- St. Paul commute is 15-20 minutes; Minneapolis is 30 minutes
- Minnesota has state income tax; Wisconsin (10 min east) has different tax treatment
- Schools drive housing demand significantly
Moving in Woodbury: FAQ.
Is Woodbury the best Twin Cities suburb?
Among the top candidates for families — consistently ranked on 'best places to live' lists. Edina, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth are comparable on the Minneapolis side. Woodbury is the premier east-metro option for St. Paul-area families. The top-rated schools, extensive parks, and family-oriented character have made it one of Minnesota's most desirable communities.
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