At a Glance
Median Income
$81,217
$36,724 per capita
Home Value
$396,700
Zillow: $447,557
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
2,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
11.7% smoking rate
How Keizer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keizer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keizer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keizer residents earn a median household income of $81,217 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,724. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keizer is $396,700 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,557. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Keizer reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,200/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Keizer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keizer has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,013
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density5,426/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,217
Per Capita$36,724
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
B+
Home Value$396,700
Rent$1,375
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$447,557
Housing Units14,532
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property2,200/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary172/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation135 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Keizer was founded in 1982.
The median home in Keizer was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Portland International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.