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Woodbury Tops List of Best Places for Minnesota Job Seekers

NerdWallet analyzed 38 communities in Minnesota as part of its ranking process.

Original story by Andrea Parrott

Nerd Wallet has named Woodbury the number one place in Minnesota for job seekers. 

NerdWallet is a consumer advocacy site and asked the following questions as part of its analysis:

  • Is the city growing?
  • Can you afford to live in the city comfortably?
  • Are most people employed?
"Woodbury saw a 10.1 percent growth in the working-age population between 2009 and 2011, and its households earned a median income of $92,780," according to the NerdWallet description. "The city’s top employers include Woodwinds Health Campus, Ecowater Systems and Woodbury Senior Living. Woodbury is home to a Rasmussen College campus.

NerdWallet analyzed 38 communities with populations greater than $25,000. 


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