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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Leo P.

Unpopular opinion about Oakdale

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. With a population of 28,109, Oakdale is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,109 people. Night life i...

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Paisley Howard

Pros and cons of Oakdale after 14 years

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,452/month for a decent place. With a population of 28,109, Oakdale is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a ...

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Brooklyn Lopez

Unpopular opinion about Oakdale

Hello, My partner and I are Median household income is $90,379, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good,...

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Walter S.

Oakdale housing prices -when will it stop?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 28,109, Oakdale is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $90,379 in Oakdale. Crime rate is something to consider -Oakdale sits at 128.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

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Brooklyn Lopez

Planning a move to Oakdale -neighborhoods?

I've been here for 20 years and Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-depend...

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omahamind2020

Things Oakdale needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2013. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Grace Foster

Is Oakdale worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I've been here for 8 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 28,109 people. With a population of 28,109, Oakdale is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Oakdale sits at 128.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Brooklyn Lopez

Considering Oakdale vs Houston -help me decide

First post here. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,452 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,109 people. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The c...

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Leo P.

Remote worker thinking about Oakdale

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Grace Foster

The good and bad of living in Oakdale

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $305,900, which seems about average. Median household income is $90,379, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,452 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. T...

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Cameron Ortiz

What's it really like living in Oakdale?

Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,109 people. Rent is about $1,452/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

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Cameron Ortiz

Is Oakdale still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in media and Median household income is $90,379, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 28,109 people. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do?

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Elizabeth

Best neighborhoods to rent in Oakdale?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,452/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts?

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Grace Foster

Anyone regret moving to Oakdale?

OK so I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Cameron Ortiz

Anyone regret moving to Oakdale?

Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Nicole S.

Most overrated things about Oakdale

Hey, Homes are going for about $305,900 on average. Rent is about $1,452/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation...

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