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Woodbury
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Woodbury is a master-planned village within Irvine, Orange County's second-largest city. Built as part of Irvine's carefully designed suburban framework, Woodbury offers a self-contained community feel with planned amenities, wide streets, and managed common areas. The village is designed around walkable clusters of retail, dining, and recreation, though car ownership remains practical for most daily needs.
Living here means being part of a larger planned city known for its reliability and organization. Irvine's 66-square-mile footprint makes it the fifth most populous city in the Los Angeles region, and Woodbury sits within that structured environment. You'll find newer construction, maintained landscaping, and a family-oriented atmosphere throughout the village.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Woodbury centers on the village's mixed-use core. Within a short walk, you'll find about 13 restaurants, 2 grocery stores like Ralphs and Trader Joe's, and several parks including Woodbury Community Park and Mockingbird Park. The area supports about 1 coffee shop and 1 gym per neighborhood cell, so most errands can be handled on foot or a quick drive, though you'll want a car for flexibility.
The planned nature of Irvine means predictable infrastructure, good street maintenance, and moderate traffic (ranking 33rd of 317 places for traffic exposure). Air quality is below the California median for diesel particulate matter, and tree cover is limited at about 11 percent, mostly open streetscape. Summers are warm and typical for Orange County; the area draws families and working professionals who value organization and amenities over urban density.
Who it's for
Woodbury works well for renters who prefer structure and nearby conveniences over urban walkability or transit access. It suits families, professionals working in Orange County, and those who don't mind driving for most errands. With no rail stations nearby and limited transit options, you'll need a car. The area is pricier than the regional average, ranking 204th of 210 places for median rent, so budget accordingly.
Environment & livability
Air quality: below the California median for diesel PM exposure.
Air quality here is better than average for the state. Worth noting if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Traffic exposure: moderate traffic exposure, below the state median.
Traffic proximity here is better than average for California.
Tree cover: limited tree cover, mostly open streetscape.
Less canopy means more heat exposure and less visual greenery on daily walks. LA County median is around 14% canopy coverage.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: limited transit, infrequent service in this area.
Transit exists but headways are long enough that a car or bike is more practical for most daily trips.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Schools in Woodbury
2 public schools sit inside this area · 2 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 82% | 80% |
| Woodbury Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 75% | 70% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Woodbury
Ralphs · Trader Joe's
Starbucks
Asian Tapas · Carl's Jr. · CAVA · Chick-fil-A
205 Novel · Arbor Park · Colonnade Garden Park · Coral Tree Square Park
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What the census says about Woodbury
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Woodbury; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 29 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 62%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1990
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 1%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 14%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 96%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 62%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 2,462
- total housing units
Averaged across 5 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Woodbury in the regional index
How Woodbury places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Where growing up led to higher adult earnings
Ranks #2 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Tree cover, clean air, little traffic
Ranks #24 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where police report the fewest incidents
Ranks #28 of 254 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car in Woodbury?+
Yes. While the village has some shops and restaurants within walking distance, there is no nearby rail transit and bus service is infrequent. A car is essential for most commutes and errands beyond the immediate village core.
What's the rent range?+
Current residents pay a median of about $3,488 per month. Woodbury ranks among the pricier areas in Orange County, so expect costs well above the regional average of $2,292.
What parks and recreation are nearby?+
The village has Woodbury Community Park, Mockingbird Park, Coral Tree Square Park, and a recreation center, plus about 5 parks per neighborhood hex on average. These are designed as part of the planned community.
How's the air quality and traffic?+
Traffic is moderate and ranks below the state median, so conditions are relatively calm. Air quality ranks below the California median for diesel PM exposure, which is typical for suburban Orange County but worth noting if you're sensitive to particulates.
Is Woodbury walkable?+
Woodbury ranks #278 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Woodbury?+
Current residents of Woodbury pay a median rent of about $3,488 per month (Census ACS). Asking rents for new leases typically run higher.
How is the air quality in Woodbury?+
Woodbury has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 36 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Woodbury?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Woodbury are Shady Canyon, Orchard Hills, Northwood and North Tustin Foothills.