Lifestyle
What is it like to live in Oakdale?
Quiet, established neighborhoods with quick access to 694 and 94, a strong parks system, and some of the East Metro's most attainable single-family homes.
Oakdale is quietly one of the East Metro's best value markets, established neighborhoods, real park access, and a location that puts 694 and 94 within minutes. It rarely makes lists, which is exactly why prices stay reasonable.
Neighborhoods
Which Oakdale neighborhoods should I consider?
Tanners Lake
Lake access and older homes.
North Oakdale
Newer subdivisions and townhomes.
Century / Hadley
Convenience corridor, closest to retail.
Housing stock
What kind of homes can I buy in Oakdale?
Mostly 1970s-1990s single-family, plus townhome development to the north. Solid bones, frequently in need of cosmetic updates.
- Under $300KTownhomes and smaller homes
- $300K-$400KCore market
- $400K+Larger and updated homes
Getting around
- · Downtown St. Paul, ~15 min
- · Downtown Minneapolis, ~28 min
- · Woodbury, ~10 min
Who it suits
- · First-time buyers
- · Buyers priced out of Woodbury
- · Investors
Schools
Which schools serve Oakdale?
- · North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (ISD 622)
Local favorites
What is there to do in Oakdale?
Oakdale Nature Preserve
Trails
Tanners Lake
Lake & beach
Strategy
What should I know before buying or selling in Oakdale?
For Buyers
One of the better entry points in the East Metro, worth reviewing down payment assistance eligibility before you shop.
How buying works with Andrea →For Sellers
Buyers here are price-sensitive; small repairs handled up front prevent inspection renegotiations later.
The Minnesota selling process →For Investors
A mix of single-family and small multifamily makes this a flexible cash-flow market.
Investor guidance →Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale real estate
- How does Oakdale compare to Woodbury?
- Similar highway access, older housing stock, and a different school district (Oakdale is mostly ISD 622; confirm boundaries with the district). Compare current prices on each city page; in September 2026 the MAAR median was $365,000 in Oakdale and $462,500 in Woodbury.