Why Live in Oakdale
Oakdale, known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World," is a growing community with a vibrant downtown centered around F Street, featuring brownstone storefronts with vintage restaurants and dynamic boutiques. Located 15 miles north of Modesto, Oakdale offers a mix of Mediterranean, Craftsman, and Spanish Revival homes, with new subdivisions like Carmel Ranch featuring four-bedroom Mediterranean homes. The Oakdale Joint Unified School District is highly rated, with Sierra View Elementary School and Oakdale High School both receiving high marks. The town's cowboy culture is celebrated through the annual Oakdale Rodeo and parade, organized by the Oakdale Saddle Club. Dorada Park hosts summer Concerts in the Park and the All-American Bash, a music festival with food trucks and carnival games. For dining, Backwoods Burgers offers a bustling pub atmosphere, while Bistro 120 provides an upscale dining experience. Oakdale also has practical amenities like the Oak Ridge Plaza shopping center, featuring stores like Tractor Supply and Raley's. The town has 17 community parks, including the Oakdale Dog Park and Dorada Park's castle-themed playground and community pool. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing at the Oakdale Recreation Area or rafting down the Stanislaus River. Oakdale is somewhat walkable, but personal automobiles are often needed to reach other town centers. The nearest metropolitan area is Modesto, 15 miles south, with Riverbank 5 miles west and Sacramento 74 miles north. The Oak Valley Hospital is centrally located, with eight Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority bus stops on F Street providing transportation throughout Stanislaus County.
Home Trends in Oakdale, CA
On average, homes in Oakdale, CA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakdale, CA over the last 12 months is $506,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$506,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$539,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Number of Homes for Sale
86
Last 12 months Home Sales
243
Median List Price
$546,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
