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Oakdale, MN — ZIP 55128

Population: 29,384 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 55128 (Oakdale, MN) is $361,075 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,843/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$361,075

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$361,075
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+66.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$361,321
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,000
Median list price
$172,450
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-10.3%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,843/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
NORTHEAST METRO 916, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
Schools include
NE Metro Tartan, EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY, TARTAN SENIOR HIGH, CASTLE ELEMENTARY, SKYVIEW COMMUNITY MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Oakdale Dump (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in
Annual snowfall
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
194
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,165
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
149,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
132,473

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (7 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Lake Elmo Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL, MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+665 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,093
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
83,072
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,261

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 55128State medianUS median
Median home value$361,075$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$175,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,843/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,093$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 55128?
$361,075.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55128?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55128?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55128?
Typical rent: $1,843/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55128?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is ZIP 55128 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55128?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55128?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55128?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Oakdale Dump, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 55128?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 55128 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55128?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55128?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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