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Lake Oswego, OR


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Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lake Oswego, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 7 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Lake Oswego contains a population of approximately 35,278.

The People and Families of Lake Oswego

In Lake Oswego, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Oswego had a median family income of $94,587. The typical family in Lake Oswego is better off than most in Oregon. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lake Oswego. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Lake Oswego. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lake Oswego favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $127,825. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Lake Oswego.

Lake Oswego Housing

Lake Oswego has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oregon, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lake Oswego, 86% of commuters drive to work.

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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