At a Glance
Median Income
$90,379
$44,986 per capita
Home Value
$305,900
Zillow: $348,306
Median Rent
$1,452/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
2,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Oakdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $90,379 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,986. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $305,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,306. Median rent is $1,452/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Oakdale reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,559/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,109
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,565/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,379
Per Capita$44,986
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,900
Rent$1,452
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$348,306
Housing Units11,641
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property2,559/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary249/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1987.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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