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Lake Oswego, OR Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Nolan Castillo

Best neighborhoods in Lake Oswego

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $894,000, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $140,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? Public transit...

3 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
William Collins

Unpopular opinion about Lake Oswego

Hello, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $894,000, which is pretty steep. Cheers.

3 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Quinn

What I wish I knew before living in Lake Oswego

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $894,000 on average. With a population of 40,367, Lake Oswego is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,367 people. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely frie...

1 replies 26 upvotes living
Isabelle Sanchez

Things that make Lake Oswego unique

Curious what people think. Median household income is $140,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

3 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Ava Collins

Moving to Lake Oswego with kids -good idea?

Alright, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. Rent is about $2,031/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $894,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improv...

0 replies 19 upvotes moving
Nolan Castillo

Honest thoughts on life in Lake Oswego

Hey, What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

3 replies 10 upvotes living
William Collins

Anyone work in healthcare in Lake Oswego?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 20 years and Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks in advance!

11 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Nolan Castillo

What I wish I knew before living in Lake Oswego

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Oswego sits at 60.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. Household incomes average around $140,441 in Lake Oswego. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,367 people. C...

8 replies 21 upvotes living
Isabelle Sanchez

What I wish I knew before living in Lake Oswego

Homes are going for about $894,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nolan Castillo

Unpopular opinion about Lake Oswego

Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Oliver C.

How much do you pay for rent in Lake Oswego?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $140,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all th...

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Isabella C.

Job market in Lake Oswego for tech?

Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Oswego sits at 60.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $140,441 in Lake Oswego. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some...

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Stella C.

What surprised you most about Lake Oswego?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 24-year-old nurse and With a population of 40,367, Lake Oswego is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $894,000, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Oswego sits at 60.2 per 10...

25 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Kayden

Best areas to explore in Lake Oswego?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 40,367 people. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Oswego sits at 60.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent ...

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Skylar Howard

Affordable areas near Lake Oswego?

Alright, Median household income is $140,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There...

4 replies 18 upvotes housing
Isabella C.

Pros and cons of Lake Oswego after 15 years

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $2,031 for rent here. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $140,441, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city,...

6 replies 24 upvotes living
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