Lake Oswego, Oregon

Small Oregon city with local appeal

Pacific Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

Lake Oswego is an Oregon city with a population of approximately 39,924, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $889,944. Median household income is $127,252.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 39,924 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $889,944 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $127,252 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23 minutes
  • Part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

39,924

Source: Census ACS

$889,944

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$127,252

Source: Census ACS

23 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

165 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clackamas County (county-level results)

53%
44%
Democrat 126,979
Republican 103,832
Leans D+9.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 23.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 39.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.3

Location

Lake Oswego, OR (45.4093, -122.6847)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.