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Oakdale, CA

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Enjoy the Cowboy Capital of the World’s small-town charm

Suburban Rural Close-Knit Welcoming Historic Riverside Laidback Scenic Active Quiet

Proudly known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” Oakdale exudes a small-town atmosphere while offering residents and visitors a taste of the Old West. Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, Oakdale offers a wide range of options for outdoor recreation with close proximity to the Stanislaus River, Woodward Reservoir, and the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Established in 1871, Oakdale honors its heritage with the Oakdale Museum and the Cowboy Museum. The close-knit community in Oakdale comes together for a variety of events, including the Chocolate Festival, Western Days Festival, Taste of Oakdale, and the Oakdale Rodeo. Oakdale Cheese and Specialties is one of Oakdale’s top attractions, presenting handcrafted cheese, wine, and gourmet goods along with a host of farm animals. Destinations like San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento are all within a two-hour drive from Oakdale as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakdale, CA is $726 for one bedroom, $1,353 for two bedrooms, and $2,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakdale has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$726/month
591 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fair Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

821 Students

7
out of 10

Sierra View Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

652 Students

7
out of 10

Cloverland Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

513 Students

6
out of 10

Magnolia Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

615 Students

5
out of 10

Mesa Verde Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

3
out of 10

Oakdale Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

756 Students

5
out of 10

Oakdale High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,644 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.