At a Glance
Median Income
$140,441
$87,160 per capita
Home Value
$894,000
Zillow: $884,631
Median Rent
$2,031/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
6.6% smoking rate
How Lake Oswego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Oswego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Oswego a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Oswego residents earn a median household income of $140,441 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,160. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Oswego is $894,000 , 217% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $884,631. Median rent is $2,031/month, with 29.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lake Oswego reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,141/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Lake Oswego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Oswego has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
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 35.
Data Overview
People
Population40,367
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density3,714/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,441
Per Capita$87,160
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$894,000
Rent$2,031
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$884,631
Housing Units17,778
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,141/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary207/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation141 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+33.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Lake Oswego was founded in 1847.
The median home in Lake Oswego was built in 1981.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.