The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55128 sells for about $363,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,476 a month.
ZIP 55128 — Oakdale
The 55128 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from family buyers. While inventory remains tight, the area's affordability relative to the broader Twin Cities metro continues to drive interest. Market conditions favor prepared buyers who can navigate the competitive suburban landscape.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to the Twin Cities metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 55128
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally considered moderate, with local law enforcement maintaining a presence in the suburban residential zones. Trends remain stable compared to broader regional averages in the Twin Cities metro.
The area is served by public schools that generally meet state proficiency standards, with a mix of suburban district offerings that are well-regarded by local families.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with minimal flood risk outside of specific low-lying pond areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the St. Paul employment core and local retail corridors, with steady infill development and residential upgrades.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service requirements.
Residents typically commute via I-694 and I-94, providing direct access to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis employment hubs.
The area features numerous local parks, pond-side walking trails, and proximity to regional shopping centers and golf courses within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with moderate vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to major employers in St. Paul and the broader Twin Cities.
Development is focused on residential infill and the modernization of existing retail centers.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and school district levies, with no major special assessment districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Mall of America®4.616.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.916.3 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe4.516.2 mi
- Edinborough Park4.619.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Edina4.218.9 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.614.1 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.67.1 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.514.9 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.79.8 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.316.5 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.78.9 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.67.1 mi
- AMC Rosedale 143.99.8 mi
- Minnesota Children's Museum4.56.8 mi
- Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul4.410.5 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.815 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.67.1 mi
- Union Depot4.56.4 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.76.9 mi
- Walker Art Center4.515.6 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.78.9 mi
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve4.73.5 mi
- Hidden Falls Regional Park4.612.3 mi
- Harriet Island Regional Park4.66.9 mi
- Minnehaha Falls4.812.8 mi
- Your Boat Club White Bear Lake4.86.3 mi
- Keller Golf Course4.64.3 mi
- Inver Wood Golf Course4.111 mi
- Highland National Golf Course4.410.6 mi
- Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center4.48.8 mi
- Oak Marsh Golf Course and Event Center4.32.9 mi
- Rosedale Center4.310 mi
- Maplewood Mall43.9 mi
- Hmong Village4.43.9 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.413.9 mi
- Shoyu3.713.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large natural area with trails and wildlife viewing.
Popular local spot for fishing and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.