Compare cities · September 2026
Grant vs. Oakdale
Homes in Grant sold for a median $822,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 149% more than in Oakdale ($329,900). Homes sold faster in Oakdale: 38 days on market on average, against 66 in Grant. Oakdale's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1985 against 1980. Oakdale is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 29 minutes by car, against 38. The two are about 7 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Grant | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $822,500 | $329,900 |
| Change from a year earlier | +17.1% | +1.5% |
| Homes sold | 32 | 384 |
| Days on market | 66 | 38 |
| Share of original list price | 95.9% | 99.4% |
| Price per square foot | $257 | $196 |
| New listings | 45 | 554 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 9 | 84 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Grant | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $683,400 | $318,100 |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 98% | 80% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95% | 78% |
| Median rent | $2,195 | $1,481 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Grant | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 3,942 | 30,441 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi | 11 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 38 min | 29 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 30 min | 18 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 42 min | 29 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 45 min | 30 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 36 min | 27 min |
| Average commute to work | 24.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 11 | 4 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Grant
School districts: Mahtomedi Public School District, Stillwater Area Public School District
Largest lakes: Pine Tree Lake (176 acres), Mann Lake (63 acres), Long Lake (53 acres), Round Lake (44 acres), Masterman Lake (31 acres)
Oakdale
School districts: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Largest lakes: Silver Lake (76 acres), Tanners Lake (74 acres), Mud Lake (30 acres), Armstrong Lake (21 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Grant or Oakdale?
Is Grant or Oakdale more expensive?
Grant. The median sale price was $822,500 there and $329,900 in Oakdale over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Grant or Oakdale?
Oakdale: 38 days on market on average against 66, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Oakdale, about 29 minutes by car in light traffic (38 from Grant). To downtown Saint Paul: 30 minutes from Grant, 18 from Oakdale.
How far apart are Grant and Oakdale?
About 7 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Grant or Oakdale?
Grant has more: 11 lakes of 10+ acres touch Grant (largest: Pine Tree Lake) and 4 touch Oakdale (largest: Silver Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Grant and Oakdale?
Grant: Mahtomedi Public School District and Stillwater Area Public School District. Oakdale: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Grant or Oakdale?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
Deciding between them?
See homes in Grant and Oakdale.
A Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both, tell you what's selling and for how much right now, and help you decide. There's no cost to buyers.