Oregon · Metropolitan Area
Lake Oswego is a mid-size city in Oregon with a population of 40,367. Residents earn $140,441 per year, which is 87% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Oswego receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Oswego offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Oswego is $140,441, which is significantly higher than the national average — 87% above $75,149. This places Lake Oswego among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Oswego is $894,000, making it a premium housing market at 217% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,031 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Lake Oswego is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,364 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
Lake Oswego is a highly educated community — 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lake Oswego experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 87.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $140,441 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,553 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,655 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40,968 |
| County GDP | $90,618M |
| Restaurants | 3,193 |
| Healthcare | 3,650 |
| Retail | 2,868 |
| Manufacturing | 1,065 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,657 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.86% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |
| Census Median | $894,000 |
| 217% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $866,270 |
| Median List Price | $1,100,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,100,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $365 |
| Homes Sold | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 21.8% |
| Inventory | 170 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,031 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,163 |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,657 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.86% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.1% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,476/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,650 |
| Total Violent | 50.2/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.6/100K |
| Robbery | 10.6/100K |
| Assault | 29.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,363.8/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 269.6/100K |
| Theft | 975.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 118.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 87 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.8 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4136°N, 122.7000°W |
| County FIPS | 41051 |
Winner: Democrat by 62.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.1% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,714/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 35 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 41 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,650 |
| Restaurants | 3,193 |
| Retail Stores | 2,868 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 87 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 29.8% |