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Woodbury vs Eagan, MN: How They Compare
The short answer
Woodbury and Eagan cover a similar amount of land but sit in different counties. Woodbury is in Washington County, 8 miles east of St. Paul, with an estimated 81,558 residents in 2025, and Eagan is in Dakota County, south of both downtowns, with an estimated 67,109. Woodbury has Interstates 94 and 494 and the METRO Gold Line, while Eagan has Interstates 35E and 494, MVTA express buses, and the airport just across the Minnesota River.
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| Fact | Woodbury | Eagan |
|---|---|---|
| County | Washington County | Dakota County |
| ZIP codes | 55125, 55129 | 55121, 55122, 55123 |
| Population (2025 estimate) | 81,558 | 67,109 |
| Land area | About 34.9 sq mi | About 31.2 sq mi |
| Median owner-occupied home value (Census 2020-2024 survey) | $450,200 | $397,100 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6% | 67.7% |
| School districts | South Washington County Schools (most of the city); Stillwater Area Schools; North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan; West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan; Burnsville-Eagan-Savage |
| Main routes / transit | I-94 and I-494; METRO Gold Line (3 stations) | I-35E, I-494, and Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149; MVTA express buses; METRO Red Line at Cedar Grove |
| Parks and trails (official figures) | About 3,500 acres of parkland; more than 170 miles of trails | More than 1,300 acres of city parkland; more than 150 miles of trails and sidewalks |
Population is the Census estimate for July 1, 2025. The home values are U.S. Census survey figures for 2020 to 2024, not today's sale prices. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
Homes
Woodbury's first suburban neighborhood, Woodbury Heights, began in 1955, so its oldest homes date to the 1950s and 1960s. Later subdivisions added two-story homes, townhomes, and association-maintained communities, and new construction is still under way. About 90 percent of Woodbury's lakeshore is public trail and parkland, so homes directly on a lake are rare.
Eagan grew from 20,700 people in 1980 to 63,557 in 2000, and much of its housing was built in that stretch. The city has nearly 30,000 housing units and a wide variety of housing. Eagan has roughly 1,200 lakes, ponds, and wetlands, so some homes back up to water.
The Census survey for 2020 to 2024 put the median owner-occupied home value at $450,200 in Woodbury and $397,100 in Eagan. Owners occupy 77.6 percent of homes in Woodbury and 67.7 percent in Eagan. Those survey figures are not today's sale prices, so we pull recent sales for the homes you are considering.
Getting around
Woodbury sits 8 miles east of St. Paul. Interstate 94 forms its northern boundary and leads west to St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Interstate 494 runs along its west side toward the airport and Bloomington. The METRO Gold Line opened in 2025 with Tamarack, Woodbury Theatre, and Woodlane stations, and Woodlane has a park-and-ride.
Eagan sits south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, an equal distance from each, and the airport is just across the Minnesota River. Interstates 35E and 494 run through the city, along with Highways 13, 55, 77 (Cedar Avenue), and 149. MVTA runs express buses from the Eagan Transit Station and the Blackhawk Park and Ride, and the Cedar Grove Transit Station connects to the METRO Red Line.
Which one fits you?
If you fly often or work near the airport, Eagan sits just across the Minnesota River from it. If your drive heads to St. Paul or east along Interstate 94, Woodbury sits 8 miles east of St. Paul. If you want lakes ringed by public trails, Woodbury has more than 170 miles of trails, and Eagan has more than 1,300 acres of city parkland and roughly 1,200 lakes, ponds, and wetlands.
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Where these facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from U.S. Census QuickFacts: Woodbury, U.S. Census QuickFacts: Eagan, City of Woodbury: community profile, City of Woodbury: schools, City of Woodbury: METRO Gold Line, City of Eagan: Eagan at a Glance, City of Eagan: new resident guide, City of Eagan: bus and transit, MVTA: Eagan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodbury or Eagan bigger?
Woodbury has more people. Woodbury had an estimated 81,558 residents on July 1, 2025, and Eagan had an estimated 67,109. Woodbury covers about 34.9 square miles of land, and Eagan covers about 31.2.
Which has newer homes, Woodbury or Eagan?
Both cities grew fast in recent decades. Eagan grew from 20,700 people in 1980 to 63,557 in 2000, and much of its housing was built in that stretch. Woodbury's first suburban neighborhood began in 1955, and new construction is still under way there. We compare the age of each home you are considering.
Are Woodbury and Eagan in the same county?
No. Woodbury is in Washington County, and Eagan is in Dakota County.
Which school districts serve Woodbury and Eagan?
South Washington County Schools serves most of Woodbury, and Stillwater Area Schools and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale serve some Woodbury addresses. Three districts serve parts of Eagan: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage. The district depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home before you make an offer.
How do I compare property taxes in Woodbury and Eagan?
Each county keeps its own records. Washington County has the tax records for Woodbury, and Dakota County has them for Eagan. Search each county's property information lookup by address or parcel number to see the taxes and assessed value for each home. We pull those records with you for the exact homes on your list.
Is it easier to commute to Minneapolis or St. Paul from Woodbury or Eagan?
It depends on where you work. Eagan sits south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, an equal distance from each, with Interstates 35E and 494 and MVTA express buses. Woodbury sits 8 miles east of St. Paul on Interstate 94 and has the all-day METRO Gold Line. We map your actual route before you choose.
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