Oakdale, MN
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$236 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
19,159 SF Avg unit lease size
28,589 SF Avg building size for sale
7.09% Average cap rate

Oakdale's Demographic Profile

Oakdale has 11,398 households and a median income of $81,225, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 28,443
# Households 11,398
Median age 40
Median household income $81,225
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,886
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Oakdale $195 10,550 SF 8.16%
Lake Elmo $222 15,251 SF 7.33%
Maplewood $173 6,208 SF 8.16%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Oakdale $314 46,902 SF
North Saint Paul $171 23,364 SF
Lake Elmo $288 144,996 SF
Maplewood $179 11,456 SF
Mahtomedi $234 43,250 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Oakdale

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

La Petite Academy - Early 10 Yr Extension

Oakdale, MN 55128

  • 7,700 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,416,615
For Sale

2565 E 7th Ave

North Saint Paul, MN 55109

  • 2,150 SF Retail Building
  • $548,000
For Sale

Building D

Mahtomedi, MN 55115

  • 15,600 SF Office Building
  • $425,000 - $1,600,000
For Sale

Hudson Square Business Center

Woodbury, MN 55125

  • 10,143 SF Office Building
  • 4.76% Cap Rate
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

City Place Medical Land

Woodbury, MN 55125

  • 0.89 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $750,000
For Sale

5201 Gershwin Ave N

Oakdale, MN 55128

  • 9,920 SF Office Building
  • $1,500,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Oakdale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Oakdale $236 28,589 SF
North Saint Paul $194 9,456 SF
Lake Elmo $241 120,834 SF
Maplewood $201 15,048 SF
Mahtomedi $178 15,543 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Oakdale alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Oakdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Oakdale 28,443 11,398 40 $81,225 2 2,886 6%
North Saint Paul 13,188 5,047 39 $74,484 3 1,519 1%
Lake Elmo 15,197 5,406 42 $167,808 3 328 13%
Maplewood 39,244 14,811 40 $80,079 3 4,726 -4%
Mahtomedi 8,282 3,244 44 $124,485 3 747 6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Oakdale, MN and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Oakdale

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Is Oakdale a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Oakdale offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Oakdale?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Oakdale. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Oakdale?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Oakdale. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Oakdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Oakdale. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Oakdale acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Oakdale, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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