Oakdale, Minnesota
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US places
- top 7% for school quality
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 8% for property crime
Oakdale is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, airport distance, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websiteci.oakdale.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.0 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$86k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$59kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$289k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 50% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.92%better than 15% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.8 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.7better than 91% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 76% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime517/100kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Crime2915/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population28,02995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.1%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.6%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 61% of US places
Walkability9.7/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.9%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby138.07better than 62% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oakdale an affordable place to live?
- Oakdale is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $59k, better than 13% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Oakdale?
- The median home value in Oakdale is $289k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Oakdale?
- Median household income in Oakdale is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Oakdale?
- Median gross rent in Oakdale is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Oakdale safe?
- Oakdale is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 517/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 2915/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oakdale?
- Oakdale averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 33.8 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oakdale?
- Public-school quality in Oakdale is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oakdale?
- The average one-way commute in Oakdale is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)