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Moving to Oakdale, MN
$354,857Median listing price
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About Oakdale
Oakdale is a Washington County suburb on the east side of the Twin Cities, bordering St. Paul's eastern edge. Incorporated in 1968 from the consolidation of Oakdale and Northdale Townships, it has grown into a commuter-friendly city of about 28,300 residents (2020 census).
Home prices in Oakdale
The median listing price in Oakdale is $354,857.
Top places in Oakdale
- Oakdale Nature Preserve & Discovery Center
- Gateway State Trail
- Tanners Lake
- Tilsen Park
- Oak Marsh golf
- Local entertainment
Commuting from Oakdale
- **Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15 minutes via I-94 or Highway 36 (approximate).
- **Downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 25 minutes via I-94/I-694 (approximate).
- **Transit/highways:** I-694 forms the north edge, I-94 the south edge, with Highway 36, Minnesota Highway 120, and Washington County Road 13 as main routes. Metro Transit buses serve the city; no light rail within the city.
Oakdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakdale, MN?
The median listing price in Oakdale is $354,857. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Oakdale, MN?
**Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15 minutes via I-94 or Highway 36 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.