Oakdale, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73

C

out of 100

Overview

Oakdale is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 28,226, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $360,617. Median household income is $86,003.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,226 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $360,617 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $86,003 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.2 minutes
  • Part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,226

Source: Census ACS

$360,617

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$86,003

Source: Census ACS

24.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Washington County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 90,324
Republican 75,271
Leans D+8.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 57/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73

Location

Oakdale, MN (44.9856, -92.9646)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.