Oakdale
Solid value in a growing area
Median $230K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Modern Hardware, established in 1924 as a fuel and materials supplier, still anchors the area with what might be West Michigan's most exhaustive selection of decorative hardware—the kind of place where you walk in for a washer and leave with three different cabinet knob options you didn't know you needed. The real draw, though, is Mulick Park's 10 acres: sledding hills when snow hits, a water playground come summer, and the sort of open green space that makes a neighborhood feel less cramped than its actual footprint. Mulick Park and Dickinson Buffer Park (basketball court, playground, picnic tables) are the anchors of outdoor life here. You've got homes backing up to woods in places, corner lots with room to breathe, and enough original woodwork and hardwood floors in older stock to remind you this was built over decades, not overnight. Oakdale Neighbors, the community development organization that took root in 1996, runs youth programs and even a bike shop—proof that someone's actually thinking about what happens between your front door and the next block over.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 29 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Oakdale Gardens: 2 min walk
- Hall Street trail: 7 min drive
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Median home price in Oakdale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
SAFARI SUPERMARKET LLC
+1 more
Taste Of Chicago
+1 more
Last Mile Cafe
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Oakdale Gardens
Unnamed playground
Fisk Lake
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Plaster Creek Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
Eastern/Oakdale (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Ottawa Hills Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
Based on 24 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Oakdale is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Oakdale home (around $230,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,550 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,550/mo | $41,345 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,784/mo | $47,586 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,863/mo | $49,685 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$205K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$103K
Median
Who actually lends in Oakdale, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakdale are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Safari Supermarket Llc
Grocery Store
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(24)
Taste Of Chicago
Restaurant
Rafi’s Mexirican Kitchen
Restaurant
7 Mares
Restaurant
Boston Soul Cafe
Restaurant
Universal Ruth Restaurant and bakery
Restaurant
+19 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
The Derby
Bar
Last Chance Tavern & Grill
Bar
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Alexander Elementary School (Closed 2011)
School
Dickinson School
Mulick Park Elemntary School
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School–Evergreen Campus
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(8)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Oakdale
- What do homes cost in Oakdale?
- The median home value in Oakdale is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakdale housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Oakdale right now, and 29 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oakdale?
- Oakdale is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Oakdale walkable?
- Oakdale scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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