Life in Oakdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oakdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oakdale:
The population in Oakdale is 28,109.
The median home value in Oakdale is $346,374.
The median income in Oakdale is $90,379.
The cost of living in Oakdale is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Oakdale is $1,452.
The unemployment rate in Oakdale is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Oakdale is 6.0%.
The average high in Oakdale is 55.0° and the average low is 36.6°.
Crime in Oakdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oakdale. Key points include:
There were 510 total crimes in Oakdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakdale is 1,850.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakdale is 141.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oakdale is 1,708.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oakdale is -12.70% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw | Oakdale / 100k People | Minnesota / 100k People | National / 100k People | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 510 | 1,850.2 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 39 | 141.5 | 256.6 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 14 | 50.8 | 48.9 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 47.2 | 168.0 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 471 | 1,708.7 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 29 | 105.2 | 184.7 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 416 | 1,509.2 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 26 | 94.3 | 213.1 | 259.0 | 
Cost of living in Oakdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oakdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oakdale is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oakdale is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oakdale is $346,374.
The median income in Oakdale is $90,379.
| Living Expense | Oakdale | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
The average high in Oakdale is 55.0° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 63.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.2 inches of precipitation each year with 49.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oakdale | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.0 | 
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.0 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.2 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.6 | 
The current population in Oakdale is 28,109. The population has increased 2.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,109 | 0.3% | 
| 2022 | 28,029 | 0.0% | 
| 2021 | 28,019 | 0.3% | 
| 2020 | 27,925 | -0.1% | 
| 2019 | 27,963 | -0.2% | 
| 2018 | 28,018 | 0.2% | 
| 2017 | 27,972 | 0.1% | 
| 2016 | 27,956 | 0.4% | 
| 2015 | 27,850 | 0.5% | 
| 2014 | 27,705 | 0.5% | 
| 2013 | 27,568 | 0.2% | 
| 2012 | 27,508 | 0.1% | 
| 2011 | 27,473 | 0.3% | 
| 2010 | 27,378 | - | 
67.4% White with 18,952 White residents.
8.6% African American with 2,408 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 82 American Indian residents.
13.0% Asian with 3,651 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 76 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 1,557 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 1,373 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oakdale | MN | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 76.7% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 8.6% | 6.7% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 13.0% | 5.0% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 6.2% | 19.0% | 
Oakdale is 50.2% female with 14,107 female residents.
Oakdale is 49.8% male with 14,001 male residents.
| Gender | Oakdale | MN | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 49.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% | 
4.0% of adults in Oakdale completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Oakdale completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Oakdale completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Oakdale completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Oakdale completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Oakdale completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Oakdale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oakdale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oakdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oakdale | MN | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
3.3% of households in Oakdale earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Oakdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Oakdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Oakdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Oakdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Oakdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Oakdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Oakdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in Oakdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.2% of households in Oakdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oakdale | MN | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.5% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 19.7% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 12.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |