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Homes and Real Estate in Oakdale, Minnesota
Oakdale is a Washington County suburb on the Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 corridors, with 29 city parks and a METRO Gold Line park-and-ride.
Living in Oakdale
Oakdale is a Washington County city in the east metro, with 28,303 residents at the 2020 census and an estimated 30,588 in 2025. It covers about 11 square miles of land, next to neighboring suburbs such as Maplewood, Woodbury, and North St. Paul.
I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty. We help buyers and sellers across the east metro, including Oakdale and its neighbors Woodbury and Lake Elmo.
What is Oakdale, MN like? It is a suburb with mostly single-family homes and townhomes, 29 city parks, and three major roads close by: Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36. The METRO Gold Line bus rapid transit also serves the city.
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How Oakdale grew, and what that means for buyers
Oakdale began as a township in 1858. The name was suggested at the first town meeting that November. For decades it was farm country, and in winter, farmers cut ice from Tanners Lake. After the township split into several smaller communities, Oakdale was incorporated on February 20, 1968, and it was designated a city in 1974.
The city's 2025 housing study shows how the homes came to be:
- Early homes, a small share built before 1920, with more added between 1920 and 1980, much of it near Highway 36, Stillwater Boulevard, and Interstate 94.
- The main building years, from the 1980s to the early 2000s, when most of Oakdale's homes were built. Single-family homes are 53 percent of all housing, mostly built between 1960 and 2000. Townhomes are 21 percent, mostly built between 1980 and 2000.
- Since the early 2000s, new home building has slowed, with limited infill.
For buyers, that means most Oakdale homes are resales. We look closely at the roof, windows, furnace, and updates when we compare homes, because two houses on the same street can be very different inside.
Lakes, parks, and trails
- Oakdale Nature Preserve. A preserve at 4444 Hadley Avenue North with a boardwalk, open daily from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
- Discovery Center. The city's nature and event building inside the preserve, with art, nature exhibits, books, and rooms to rent.
- Tanners Park. A boat launch and beach on Tanners Lake. Boat motors on the lake must be under 10 horsepower.
- Oakdale Bark Park. A year-round off-leash dog park.
- City parks. 29 parks as of October 2024, with picnic shelters, ballfields, tennis courts, and ice rinks. The city adopted a new Park System Plan in August 2025.
The city's housing study also points to nearby Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a large county park.
Commute and schools
The commute. Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 connect Oakdale to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the neighboring suburbs. The METRO Gold Line runs all day in both directions along the I-94 corridor between St. Paul and Woodbury, with a park-and-ride lot in Oakdale. Where a home sits makes a difference in how quickly you reach each one, so we look at your daily drive before you choose.
Schools. North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (District 622) serves Oakdale. The district covers all or parts of seven communities. Boundaries vary by address and can change, so confirm the schools for any specific home with the district.
Oakdale at a glance
- County: Washington County. City parks, the library, and the nature preserve use ZIP code 55128.
- Population: 28,303 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 30,588 on July 1, 2025.
- Size: about 11 square miles of land, with 29 city parks as of October 2024.
- Homes: 77.5 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median value of an owner-occupied home was $318,100 in the Census survey for 2020 to 2024. That is a survey figure, not today's sale prices.
- Housing mix: single-family homes 53 percent, townhomes 21 percent, and large apartment buildings 16 percent, from the city's 2025 housing study.
- Transit: the METRO Gold Line serves Oakdale, with a park-and-ride lot in the city.
- Schools: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (District 622).
- Trash: an open system. You contract with any city-licensed hauler, and the hauler provides the carts.
Checked November 2026. These facts come from U.S. Census QuickFacts, the City of Oakdale history, housing study, park system plan, and trash haulers pages, District 622, and the City of Woodbury Gold Line page.
How we help buyers and sellers in Oakdale
Oakdale's homes span several decades, and their condition matters as much as their age. We help you compare them with facts, not guesses.
- Buying. We begin with your budget and the steps of the purchase. See buying a home in Minnesota, our page for move-up buyers, and how we help buyers.
- Selling. We price your home from recent Oakdale sales, prepare it, and market it widely. See selling your home and our home value page.
- Relocating. If you are moving to Minnesota and considering Oakdale, our relocation page explains how to buy from a distance.
Comparing communities? We also work in nearby Woodbury and Lake Elmo.
Let's talk about Oakdale
Whether you are buying your first home here, moving up, or selling, we would be glad to help. No pressure and no obligation.
Send us a message or call (651) 661-4770. What questions do you have?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oakdale, Minnesota?
Oakdale is in Washington County in the east Twin Cities metro. Interstate 694, Interstate 94, and Highway 36 connect it to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and nearby suburbs such as Maplewood, Woodbury, and North St. Paul.
How big is Oakdale?
Oakdale covers about 11 square miles of land. It had 28,303 residents at the 2020 census and an estimated 30,588 on July 1, 2025.
What county is Oakdale, MN in?
Oakdale is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP code is Oakdale, MN?
Oakdale's city parks, the Oakdale Library, and the Oakdale Nature Preserve all use ZIP code 55128. Check the ZIP code for any specific address.
What is the median home value in Oakdale?
The median value of an owner-occupied home in Oakdale was $318,100 in the U.S. Census survey covering 2020 to 2024, and 77.5 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. That is a survey figure. For what homes sell for today, ask us for recent sales in the neighborhood you are considering.
What kinds of homes are in Oakdale?
The city's 2025 housing study found single-family homes are 53 percent of all housing, townhomes 21 percent, and apartment buildings with 50 or more units 16 percent. Duplexes and condominiums are also part of the mix.
How old are the homes in Oakdale?
Most of Oakdale's homes were built from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Single-family homes were mostly built between 1960 and 2000, and townhomes between 1980 and 2000. New home construction has been limited since the early 2000s.
How do I look up property taxes on an Oakdale home?
Washington County keeps the tax records. Search the county's property tax lookup by parcel number or by street address to see the current tax and the assessed value for any Oakdale home.
Which school district serves Oakdale?
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (District 622) serves Oakdale. The district covers all or parts of seven communities, so confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.
Is there public transit in Oakdale?
Yes. The METRO Gold Line bus rapid transit runs all day in both directions along the I-94 corridor between St. Paul and Woodbury, with stops in Oakdale and a park-and-ride lot in the city.
Is there a hospital near Oakdale?
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is nearby at 1925 Woodwinds Drive in Woodbury, off Interstate 494.
Is there a public library in Oakdale?
Yes. The Oakdale Library, a Washington County Library branch, is at 1010 Heron Avenue North.
How does garbage pickup work in Oakdale?
Oakdale has an open hauling system. Every home needs service from one of the city's licensed haulers, you contract with the hauler you choose, and the hauler provides the trash and recycling carts. Pickup is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday depending on the area of the city.
How many parks does Oakdale have?
Oakdale had 29 city parks as of October 2024, with recreational facilities at more than 30 locations. They include the Oakdale Nature Preserve, Tanners Park, and the Oakdale Bark Park, a year-round off-leash dog park.
Can I put a boat on Tanners Lake?
Yes. Tanners Park has a boat launch, and boat motors on Tanners Lake must be under 10 horsepower. The park also has a beach. If you are considering a home near the lake, we check those rules with you.
How do I check if an Oakdale home is in a flood zone?
Enter the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Your lender also checks the flood zone before closing, and we look at it with you before you make an offer.
When did Oakdale become a city?
Oakdale Township was formed in 1858. Oakdale was incorporated on February 20, 1968, and Oakdale, Lake Elmo, and Landfall were all designated as cities in 1974.
What is the Oakdale Discovery Center?
The Discovery Center is a city nature and event building at 4444 Hadley Avenue North, inside the Oakdale Nature Preserve. It offers nature and art programs and rooms to rent. Its Discovery Room is closed for now during the city hall and police building project.
How much do I need to buy a home in Oakdale?
Plan for earnest money, an inspection, your down payment, and closing costs. Down payments are often less than 20 percent, and some buyers qualify for assistance. A lender's Loan Estimate shows your expected cash to close.
Neighborhoods In Oakdale
- WillowbrookeLearn where Oakdale's Willowbrooke neighborhood is, how it was planned, its three new city parks, and how we help buyers and sellers.
- Tanners LakeLearn about the Tanners Lake area in Oakdale, Tanners Lake Park and its planned upgrades, the lake's history, and how we help buyers and sellers.
- GlenbrookLearn where Oakdale's Glenbrook neighborhood is, what the city's 2023 small area plan covers, the parks and trails nearby, and how we help.
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