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Oakdale, MN

Washington CountyElev. 326 m
Population
28,109
Median home
$305,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Oakdale

Oakdale is a city in Minnesota with about 28,109 residents. Oakdale sits in Washington County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $90,379. Homes carry a median value of $305,900, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.4%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,109
Median age
41.3
Median household income
$90,379
Per-capita income
$44,986
Poverty rate
6%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
23.6 min
Work from home
17.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black8.6%
Asian13%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.3%
Service20.8%
Sales & office20%
Production, transportation & material moving12.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$305,900
Median gross rent
$1,452/mo
Owner-occupied
77.4%
Median year built
1987
Households
11,513
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Oakdale has 8 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

NE Metro TartanHighGrades 912
TARTAN SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 912
Therapeutic Education Collective (THighGrades 612
SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 68
CASTLE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -15
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -15
OAKDALE ELEMENTARY
SKYVIEW COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Oakdale156
Minnesota264
United States386
2% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime10% below national
Oakdale1,752
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
42% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oakdale Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oakdale.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Washington County
Strong windVery High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oakdale is in Washington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oakdale sits in Washington County. Elevation ~326 m.

Map of Oakdale
Oakdale, MN
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Oakdale — frequently asked

What is the population of Oakdale, Minnesota?
Oakdale has a population of about 28,109, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oakdale?
The median home value in Oakdale is $305,900, and the median gross rent is $1,452/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oakdale safe? What is the crime rate?
Oakdale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 156 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oakdale face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Washington County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Oakdale?
Oakdale has 8 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oakdale?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Oakdale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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