Oakdale, California, is known for its laid-back country feel and vintage rodeo events. As such, the city is haild as the "Cowboy Capital of the World." With a population of about 23,000, Oakdale is a rural destination surrounded by farmland, ranches and the Stanislaus River, while in between Modesto and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it is a hub for equestrian culture and suburban living. "It's considered cowboy country," says John Diaz, Broker at uHoo Real Estate Services with over 20 years of experience.
See the beauty of the Stanislaus River in East Oakdale Knights Ferry, Ca.
Ranch-style homes grace the serene streets of Oakdale, offering a perfect blend of comfort and tranquility for those seeking an ideal living environment.
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Horse farms surrounding the city center and a small-town atmosphere
Oakdale combines California and rural living. Palm trees and large farming properties complement this uniquely Western city. From the city center, houses double in size on the outskirts of town with horse farms on several acres. East Oakdale is one of these neighborhoods with agricultural properties reaching 3,000 square feet. The city's architectural stock features Spanish Revival, New Traditional and ranch-style homes. "This is the kind of place where everybody knows everybody, and we take a lot of pride in our small-town atmosphere," says Dan Phipps, Team Lead at Professional Realty Associates. The median single-family price is $576,000, well above the national median of $406,000.
Craftsman styling can be found on new homes in Oakdale.
Oakdale offers an impressive array of home styles, ensuring there’s something perfect for everyone.
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Cattle, food processing and local healthcare
The economy revolves around the agriculture and food processing industries. Run by ConAgra Foods, Hunt's is a tomato processing factory. Sconza Chocolates is a former Hershey plant and candy manufacturing warehouse. Cattle are also valuable to the economy, and farming is a common trade for locals. The Oak Valley Hospital provides healthcare and an emergency room for residents on Oak Avenue.
Oakdale, CA, is proudly nestled among picturesque farms, enhancing its charm and agricultural heritage.
Oakdale is a vibrant community nestled amidst lush, productive farmland, offering a unique blend of rural charm and agricultural abundance.
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One of the area's best school districts and a football stampede
The Oakdale Joint Unified School District serves about 5,000 students in the area earning a B-plus grade from Niche, which also ranks it as the third best in the Modesto area and among the 40 best athletic districts statewide. "We're a huge football town. Everybody's in the stands cheering every Friday night," says Phipps.
Fair Oaks Elementary School serves grades K-6 in Oakdale.
Oakdale High School serves students in the Oakdale community.
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Rustic restaurants, historic downtown and the Oakdale Rodeo
Oakdale has a wide-ranging catalog of locally owned businesses in historic downtown with a purposefully rustic atmosphere. Boutiques and clothing stores are on 3rd Avenue. The city also features convenience stores and name-brand supermarkets like Save Mart and Raley's. "People might have to drive a few miles for retail shopping, but there are great restaurants and breweries here," says Phipps. Dining options are a community staple, with Mexican restaurants, steakhouses and breakfast spots along F Street, adjacent to downtown.
With beginnings dating back to 1945, the Oakdale Rodeo is a longstanding tradition that celebrates cowboy culture with a parade, calf roping and a dance during the second weekend in April. The rodeo grounds are a large arena for these events. The Oakdale Cowboy Museum also highlights the area's wrangling history.
Oakdale residents can shop for anything they need at Oak Ridge Plaza.
Residents of Oakdale can stop into Backwoods Burgers for a delicious burger and fries.
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Rafting on the Stanislaus River and reaching Yosemite National Park
The Stanislaus River flows through the region, and parkgoers can begin rafting in Knight's Ferry for a four-hour float, ending in Oakdale. "Knight's Ferry is an old gold town with lots of attractions and little festivals," Diaz says. The Children's Play Park is a shady playground with climbing structures, while the Oakdale Dog Park is a fenced-in field for pets. Oakdale Golf and Country Club members play on a private championship course with narrow fairways. The city is a gateway to Yosemite National Park, only about 70 miles east.
Experience the thrill of a round of golf at the prestigious Oakdale Golf and Country Club, where stunning landscapes meet impeccable greens.
Give your dog the wonderful opportunity to run freely and explore at Oakdale Dog Park!
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StanRTA and flying from Stockton Metropolitan Airport
The city has a bus service through the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA). California routes 108 and 120 are thoroughfares leading to Modesto, roughly 15 miles southwest. Drivers can access Interstate 5 in Stockton, about 30 miles northwest. The Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) provides domestic flights to U.S. cities like Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Lower property crime than CA averages and earthquake risk
Violent crime rates in Oakdale are at a similar rate compared to statewide and national averages, creeping up above the standard levels occasionally. Property crime is typically less common than the average rates for California and the U.S.
The city's residents experience a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers that may bring heat waves, with temperatures in the mid-90s. The area is also at a potential risk of occasional earthquakes. The largest recorded in the county was in 2023, with a magnitude of four, which did not cause significant property damage.
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