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Oakdale

Oakdale

Located in Washington County

$348,811 Average Value
$225 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Oakdale is a family-friendly Twin Cities suburb

Just past Saint Paul ’s East Side is Oakdale, a Twin Cities suburb that offers a slower pace of life without sacrificing city convenience. Highly rated schools, parks and community events help give Oakdale a family-friendly vibe, but you can find something for all ages. While the community’s retail is limited, you are minutes from Woodbury's many shopping centers. Highway access and public transportation make it easy to get across the Twin Cities, with Downtown Saint Paul less than 10 miles away and downtown Minneapolis about 20 miles away.

Oakdale is a Twin Cities suburb with a peaceful atmosphere.
Oakdale is a Twin Cities suburb with a peaceful atmosphere.
There are several animal species that visit and live in the city's wildlife areas.
There are several animal species that visit and live in the city's wildlife areas.
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Homes generally cost less than surrounding suburbs

“Oakdale, it’s kind of an extension of the East Side of Saint Paul,” says Realtor Rick Bean with the Hartmann Team at Re/Max Results, who has been working in the area since 2011. “You transition from one to the other without even noticing that you changed cities.” Part of this is because of the housing, with older cottages, farmhouses and ranch-style homes closer to Saint Paul. You’ll also find plenty of New Traditional and modern Craftsman styles, which range from 1,000 to over 4,000 square feet. Prices typically range from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$600,000s, but the largest properties can cost up to $1.3 million. The median single-family home price is higher than in Beaver Lake, but lower in Lake Elmo. “I think the prices are even more attractive than in Woodbury,” Bean says. Townhouses are also incredibly common, and generally range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$500,000s.

You can find several contemporary homes in Oakdale.
You can find several contemporary homes in Oakdale.
Older homes include single-story cottages.
Older homes include single-story cottages.
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Students can attend the highly rated Tartan High School

As part of the North Saint Paul-Oakdale-Maplewood School District, most students attend their assigned schools. However, in- and out-of-district transfers offer some flexibility. The district includes the highly rated Tartan High School, where students can earn college credit through postsecondary enrollment options such as College in the Schools, a partnership with the University of Minnesota.

John Glen Middle School is in the North St. Paul-Oakdale-Maplewood School District.
John Glen Middle School is in the North St. Paul-Oakdale-Maplewood School District.
Tartan High School enrolls over 1600 students.
Tartan High School enrolls over 1600 students.
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Highway access and public transportation make it easy to get around

Interstate 694 goes through Oakdale and connects with Interstate 94, which you can take to get across the Twin Cities. Downtown Saint Paul is about a 10-mile, or 15-minute, drive, while downtown Minneapolis is about 20 miles, or 30 minutes, away. Because you are so close to Saint Paul, you have more public transportation than the surrounding suburbs, with Metro Transit buses and the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit stopping throughout the city. Oakdale is also bikeable, especially compared to some of the other suburbs. “You’re within that 694 loop and there are a lot of trails, so you could easily bike [to downtown Saint Paul],” Bean says.

Community parks and the annual Summerfest bring people together

With neighborhood parks, nature preserves and a golf course, there is plenty to do. You can:

  • Hike the trails or have a picnic at the Oakdale Nature Preserve
  • Kayak, fish and play volleyball at Tanners Lake Park
  • Play 18 holes at the public Oak Marsh Golf Course
  • Host a birthday party or visit the art gallery at Oakdale Discovery Center
  • Bring your kids to the ice-skating rink and playground at Richard Walton Park
Besides being “particularly large and pretty nice,” according to Bean, Richard Walton Park is home to Oakdale’s annual Summerfest. Events include a parade, a 5K and a fireworks show, but you can enjoy food trucks and live music all weekend. The park also hosts the Oakdale Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings from June to mid-October.

Tanners Lake Park amenities include a basketball court and a beach.
Tanners Lake Park amenities include a basketball court and a beach.
You can play 18 holes on Oak Marsh Golf Course.
You can play 18 holes on Oak Marsh Golf Course.
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Local restaurants in the city, major retailers are nearby

There is a mix of chain and local restaurants in Oakdale, including:

  • Sgt. Peppers Grille & Bar, a community staple since the 1990s
  • Mana Brewing Co., which serves wood-fired pizza and in-house brews
  • Ember & Bean Roasting Co., where you can order a coffee and hang out at the cafe
  • The Burrow, a bar and restaurant with activities like axe throwing and laser tag
  • Bambú, where the menu includes Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese food
Residents can get groceries from Hy-Vee, but travel to Woodbury for the rest of their errands because of shopping centers like Tamarack Village and Woodbury Lakes.

You can get groceries from Cub Foods.
You can get groceries from Cub Foods.
There are fresh groceries & goods served at the local Hy-Vee.
There are fresh groceries & goods served at the local Hy-Vee.
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
460
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
2019
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,096
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,851
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,070
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Oakdale Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,195

Demographics

Total Population
28,443
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$81,225
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$99,676

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.6%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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