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Oakdale, MN


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Oakdale, Minnesota

Oakdale, Minnesota, in Washington county, is 6 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 26,653 residents in Oakdale.

The People and Families of Oakdale

In Oakdale, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakdale had a median family income of $66,680. Most of the residents of Oakdale tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Oakdale is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Oakdale folks tended to give their money ($2,950) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oakdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakdale that were owner-occupied was 81%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Oakdale, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oakdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Oakdale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oakdale Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oakdale Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oakdale Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oakdale Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Oakdale People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Oakdale, MN

Comparing Oakdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime53

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