Compare cities · September 2026
North St. Paul vs. Oakdale
Homes in North St. Paul sold for a median $335,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 2% more than in Oakdale ($329,900). Homes sold faster in Oakdale: 38 days on market on average, against 46 in North St. Paul. Oakdale's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1985 against 1973. North St. Paul is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 24 minutes by car, against 29. The two are about 3 miles apart, roughly a 9-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | North St. Paul | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $335,000 | $329,900 |
| Change from a year earlier | +6.3% | +1.5% |
| Homes sold | 142 | 384 |
| Days on market | 46 | 38 |
| Share of original list price | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| Price per square foot | $203 | $196 |
| New listings | 193 | 554 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 40 | 84 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.4 | 2.6 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | North St. Paul | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $298,500 | $318,100 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1985 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 75% | 80% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68% | 78% |
| Median rent | $1,352 | $1,481 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | North St. Paul | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 12,644 | 30,441 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi | 11 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 24 min | 29 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 16 min | 18 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 28 min | 29 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 32 min | 30 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 22 min | 27 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 4 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
North St. Paul
School districts: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Largest lakes: Silver Lake (76 acres), Casey Lake (12 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
North St. Paul or Oakdale?
Is North St. Paul or Oakdale more expensive?
North St. Paul. The median sale price was $335,000 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, North St. Paul or Oakdale?
Oakdale: 38 days on market on average against 46, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
North St. Paul, about 24 minutes by car in light traffic (29 from Oakdale). To downtown Saint Paul: 16 minutes from North St. Paul, 18 from Oakdale.
How far apart are North St. Paul and Oakdale?
About 3 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 9 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, North St. Paul or Oakdale?
Oakdale has more: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch North St. Paul (largest: Silver Lake) and 4 touch Oakdale (largest: Silver Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve North St. Paul and Oakdale?
North St. Paul: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale 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 North St. Paul 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.
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