Washington County · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington · population 80,596
Where Woodbury stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 17.5 price-to-rent ratio, Woodbury is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Woodbury has held up across the cycle: home values at $462,589 with +2.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Woodbury's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Woodbury
Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with an estimated population of 80,596. It anchors the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. The population grew 1.8% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Woodbury is $462,589 as of 2026-04, up 0.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Woodbury average $2,198 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Woodbury (Wikipedia)
Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The population was 75,102 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 80,596 in 2024, making it Minnesota's seventh-most populous city.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Latest news
- Multiple Road Closures, Detours Begin This Week Across WoodburyWoodbury News Net · 2d ago
- 11419 Beechwood Ln, Woodbury, MN 55129Realtor.com · 3d ago
- Jim Forman Obituary – Woodbury, MNDignity Memorial · 1w ago
- Charles "Chuck" Halverson Obituary April 6, 2026Bradshaw Funeral · 1mo ago
- See How Woodburys Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading DeclinePatch · 6d ago
- No Tricks, Just Swings: Topgolf Woodbury Opens Thursday, October 30, Ahead of HalloweenTopgolf · 7mo ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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