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Lake Oswego, Oregon

Introduction to Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lake Oswego, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 7 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 35,278.

Lake Oswego History

Oswego and Lake Grove merged in 1959 to form Lake Oswego. The earliest inhabitants in the area were the Clackamas Indians. The town of Oswego was founded by Albert Alonzo Durham in 1847 and was incorporated in 1910. The first railroad arrived in the city in 1886.

Lake Oswego and nearby Attractions

  • Gresham History Museum
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
  • Milo McIver State Park
  • Bald Peak State Park
  • Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Things To Do In Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The area has numerous parks like Waluga Park West, Canal Acres Nature Park, River Run City Park and Freepons City Park. The Rail Depot Museum, the Harlow House Museum and the Barn Museum are all accessible from lake Oswego as well. Fishing and boating facilities are available at Rainbow End Lake and Lake Oswego. The Willamette Stone State Heritage Site and the McLoughlin House National Historic Site can also be visited from Lake Oswego.

Lake Oswego Transportation

Portland International Airport is nearby.

Lake Oswego Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Lewis and Clark College, the University of Portland and Portland State University.

High Points

Lake Oswego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLake Oswego People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLake Oswego College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLake Oswego Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLake Oswego Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLake Oswego Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLake Oswego Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lake Oswego Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Lake Oswego Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lake Oswego Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lake Oswego, OR

Comparing Lake Oswego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime99

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