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Oak Park Heights, Minnesota

Oak Park Heights Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Oak Park Heights, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Oak Park Heights at a glance?

Oak Park Heights is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 4,674 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 4,674 (Census 2024 estimate; -3.6% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $354,800, 16% lower than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $82,476, 28% lower than Washington County
  • Homeownership: 46.4% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 37 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 40 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Stillwater Area Public School District covers about 100% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Oak Park Heights homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Oak Park Heights home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Oak Park Heights was $429,950, up 16.2% from the year before, with 36 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$429,950+16.2% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold36past 12 months
  • Days on market48past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.7end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Oak Park Heights market report

Living in

What's it like living in Oak Park Heights, MN?

The answer

Oak Park Heights is a east metro city, and it's about 37 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 29 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 43.8% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1988, and 46.4% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis37min
Downtown Saint Paul29min
MSP Airport40min
Mall of America44min
University of Minnesota35min
Oak Park Heights4,674 residents · Washington County

Demographics · Oak Park Heights, MN

Who lives in Oak Park Heights?

According to the Census Bureau, Oak Park Heights's median household income is $82,476, 28% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 51.3, 46.4% of households own their home and 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population4,6742,197 households
Median household income$82,476Washington Co. $115,345 · MN $89,062
Median home value$354,800Washington Co. $422,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,443Washington Co. $1,710 · MN $1,280
Homeowners46.4%Washington Co. 81.3% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher38.9%Washington Co. 49.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age51.3Washington Co. 39.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes43.8%Median year built: 1988

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Oak Park Heights growing?

Oak Park Heights's population shrank 3.6% between 2020 and 2024, from 4,847 to 4,674 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Oak Park Heights population, 2020–2024
4.6k4.7k4.8k4.9k5k202020212022202320244,84320204,84320214,82320224,79120234,6894,67420244,674

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20204,843
20214,823
20224,791
20234,689
20244,674

School planning

Which schools serve a Oak Park Heights address?

  • Stillwater Area Public School Districtabout 100% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Oak Park Heights look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 55082 covers most of Oak Park Heights.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
55082100%$474,400$115,04078%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Oak Park Heights?

Oak Park Heights has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.

All Twin Cities lake homes

No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Oak Park Heights?

Oak Park Heights residents' average one-way commute is 23.8 minutes (Census ACS). 69% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 16.5% work from home.

Average commute23.8 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone69%of workers
Public transit0%of workers
Work from home16.5%of workers

Drive times from Oak Park Heights

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Oak Park Heights residents work?

The largest share of employed Oak Park Heights residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (14.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.3% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Oak Park Heights residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance24%
  2. Professional, scientific and management services14.3%
  3. Retail trade12.9%
  4. Manufacturing9.7%
  5. Construction9.1%
  6. Other services6.7%

City comparison

How does Oak Park Heights compare to Bayport, Stillwater and Lakeland?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Oak Park Heights, side by side.

MetricOak Park HeightsBayportStillwaterLakeland
Population (2024)4,6743,78519,3861,664
Change since 2020-3.6%-5.8%0%-2.9%
Median home value$355K$377K$414K$374K
Median household income$82K$126K$106K$100K
Median gross rent$1,443$2,028$1,622$1,668
Homeowners46.4%91.7%76.7%86.6%
Median age51.340.742.556.2
Average commute23.8 min22.8 min20.1 min24.5 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis37 min40 min39 min37 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Oak Park Heights home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Oak Park Heights's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Oak Park Heights

What's required to sell a home in Oak Park Heights?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Oak Park Heights; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Oak Park Heights right for you?

Who should buy a home in Oak Park Heights?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Stillwater Area Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Oak Park Heights?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Washington County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Oak Park Heights homes this weekend?

Found a Oak Park Heights home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.

Oak Park Heights FAQ

What do Oak Park Heights buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Oak Park Heights?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Oak Park Heights at $354,800, 16% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Oak Park Heights homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Oak Park Heights, MN?

About 4,674 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 3.6% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Oak Park Heights?

Stillwater Area Public School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Oak Park Heights from downtown Minneapolis?

About 37 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 29 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 23.8 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Oak Park Heights a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Oak Park Heights has a median household income of $82,476, 46.4% homeownership and a 23.8-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Oak Park Heights?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,443 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Oak Park Heights?

55082 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

How long does it take to close on a home in Oak Park Heights?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Oak Park Heights require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Oak Park Heights. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.

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