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Oakdale, Minnesota

Oakdale Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Oakdale at a glance?

Oakdale is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 30,441 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 30,441 (Census 2024 estimate; +7.6% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $318,100, 25% lower than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $93,772, 19% lower than Washington County
  • Homeownership: 77.5% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 29 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 29 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District covers about 99% 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 Oakdale homes for sale?

The newest Oakdale listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.

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Housing market · September 2026

Oakdale home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Oakdale was $329,900, up 1.5% from the year before, with 384 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$329,900+1.5% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold384past 12 months
  • Days on market38past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.6end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Oakdale, MN?

The answer

Oakdale is a east metro city, and it's about 29 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 18 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 80.1% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1985, and 77.5% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis29min
Downtown Saint Paul18min
MSP Airport29min
Mall of America30min
University of Minnesota27min
Oakdale30,441 residents · Washington County

Demographics · Oakdale, MN

Who lives in Oakdale?

According to the Census Bureau, Oakdale's median household income is $93,772, 19% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 39.7, 77.5% of households own their home and 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population30,44111,566 households
Median household income$93,772Washington Co. $115,345 · MN $89,062
Median home value$318,100Washington Co. $422,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,481Washington Co. $1,710 · MN $1,280
Homeowners77.5%Washington Co. 81.3% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.6%Washington Co. 49.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age39.7Washington Co. 39.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes80.1%Median year built: 1985

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 Oakdale growing?

Oakdale's population grew 7.6% between 2020 and 2024, from 28,298 to 30,441 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Oakdale population, 2020–2024
26k28k30k32k2020202120222023202428,270202028,270202128,032202227,857202328,27630,441202430,441

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202028,270
202128,032
202227,857
202328,276
202430,441

School planning

Which schools serve a Oakdale address?

  • North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Districtabout 99% 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 Oakdale look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 55128 covers most of Oakdale.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
55128100%$312,800$93,21078%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 Oakdale?

Oakdale has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Oakdale; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Silver Lake

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Oakdale?

Oakdale residents' average one-way commute is 23.5 minutes (Census ACS). 67.6% drive alone, 0.8% take public transit and 19.5% work from home.

Average commute23.5 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone67.6%of workers
Public transit0.8%of workers
Work from home19.5%of workers

Drive times from Oakdale

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Oakdale residents work?

The largest share of employed Oakdale residents work in education, health care and social assistance (28.4%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (12.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.2% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Oakdale residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance28.4%
  2. Professional, scientific and management services12.3%
  3. Manufacturing10.9%
  4. Retail trade9.8%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate7.8%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.5%

City comparison

How does Oakdale compare to Lake Elmo, Landfall and North St. Paul?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Oakdale, side by side.

MetricOakdaleLake ElmoLandfallNorth St. Paul
Population (2024)30,44114,16184312,644
Change since 2020+7.6%+24.9%-0.4%+2.3%
Median home value$318K$597K$19K$299K
Median household income$94K$154K$42K$85K
Median gross rent$1,481$2,407—$1,352
Homeowners77.5%93.5%95.7%68.2%
Median age39.740.836.935.2
Average commute23.5 min22.8 min21.1 min21.7 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis29 min35 min26 min24 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Oakdale home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Oakdale'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 Oakdale

What's required to sell a home in Oakdale?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Oakdale; 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 Oakdale right for you?

Who should buy a home in Oakdale?

  • 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. North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale 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 Oakdale?

  • 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 Oakdale homes this weekend?

Found a Oakdale 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.

Oakdale FAQ

What do Oakdale buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Oakdale?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Oakdale at $318,100, 25% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Oakdale homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Oakdale, MN?

About 30,441 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 7.6% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Oakdale?

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District (about 99% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Oakdale from downtown Minneapolis?

About 29 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 18 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 23.5 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Oakdale a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Oakdale has a median household income of $93,772, 77.5% homeownership and a 23.5-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 Oakdale?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,481 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Oakdale?

55128 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Oakdale?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Tanners Lake (about 57 acres) and Mud Lake (about 31 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Oakdale?

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 Oakdale require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Oakdale. 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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