Lake Oswego, Oregon
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City Overview
As of 2009, Lake Oswego's population is 36,698 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.07 percent.
The median home cost in Lake Oswego is $460,440. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Oswego's cost of living is 44.72% Higher than the U.S. average.
Lake Oswego public schools spend $5,786 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Lake Oswego.
The unemployment rate in Lake Oswego is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lake Oswego jobs have Decreased by 4.30 percent.
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People
The 2009 Lake Oswego, OR, population is 36,698. There are 3,543 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Lake Oswego, OR
The median age is 42.1. The US median is 37.6. 62.38% of people in Lake Oswego, OR, are married. 11.42% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.29 people. 25.77% of people are married, with children. 5.43% have children, but are single.
Race in Lake Oswego, OR
90.14% of people are white, 0.74% are black, 5.88% are asian, 0.33% are native american, and 3.69% claim 'Other'.
2.67% of the people in Lake Oswego, OR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.33% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 200 physicians per 100,000 population in Lake Oswego, OR. The US average is 170.
Lake Oswego, OR Health Index
Air quality in Lake Oswego, OR is 19 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Lake Oswego, OR is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Recreation: This city has many hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiest as well as several hiking... (read more)A Great Family Town: I consider Lake Oswego, Oregon the Land of Oz. Being a recent transplant from Seattle, we were very apprehensive about relocating, mainly because of small children. We... (read more)Lake Oswego: The quality of life is pretty good here, although you do pay for it. L.O. is clean, fairly compact and well-appointed with schools, stores, parks and the other amenities... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.30% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 9.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $47,992 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $78,300 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.32% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.79% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 7.79% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.27% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.41% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.37% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 18.57% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 12.54% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 5.20% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 2.73% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 26.42% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 30.90% | 20.24% |
| Service | 6.81% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.67% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.20% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 2.68% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 4.32% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Lake Oswego, OR, is 7.10%, with job growth of -4.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.40%.
Lake Oswego, OR Taxes
Lake Oswego, OR,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 9.00%.
Lake Oswego, OR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $47,992, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $78,300.
Lake Oswego Economy SperlingViews
LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 26 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $460,440 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -6.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 64.99% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.12% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.55% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.12 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.13% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.27% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.03% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.54% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.07% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.09% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 23.70% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 24.22% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 15.94% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14.20% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.29% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.76% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.00% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.79% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22.90% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 24.24% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.30% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.06% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.20% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 5.74% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Lake Oswego, OR, is $460,440. Home appreciation is -6.10% over the last year. The median age of Lake Oswego, OR, real estate is 26 years.
Lake Oswego, OR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.55% of the Lake Oswego, OR, population. 6.12% of houses and apartments in Lake Oswego, OR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Crime
Lake Oswego, OR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Lake Oswego, OR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Climate
Lake Oswego, OR, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 4 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 151.
On average, there are 141 sunny days per year in Lake Oswego, OR. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 35. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 64 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Education
Lake Oswego, OR, schools spend $5,786 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 314 students per librarian, and 465 children per counselor in Lake Oswego, OR schools.
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Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Recreation: This city has many hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiest as well as several hiking... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Lake Oswego, OR, takes 25 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 7% work from home.
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LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lake Oswego, OR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lake Oswego, OR is more expensive.
Overall, Lake Oswego, OR cost of living is 144.72.
Lake Oswego Cost of Living SperlingViews
LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 27.11% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 6.30% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.62% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.34% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.85% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.87% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.06% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.76% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.19% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.88% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.84% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.92% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
27.11% of the people in Lake Oswego, OR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 6.30% are Catholic; 9.62% are Protestant; 3.34% are LDS; 6.84% are another Christian faith; 0.92% in Lake Oswego, OR are Jewish; 0.10% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Recreation: This city has many hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiest as well as several hiking... (read more)A Great Family Town: I consider Lake Oswego, Oregon the Land of Oz. Being a recent transplant from Seattle, we were very apprehensive about relocating, mainly because of small children. We... (read more)Lake Oswego: The quality of life is pretty good here, although you do pay for it. L.O. is clean, fairly compact and well-appointed with schools, stores, parks and the other amenities... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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Voting
48.78% of the people in Lake Oswego, OR are registered as Democrats. 50.10% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.12%.
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LO: Lake Oswego is a very pretty town with lots of trees and flower pots. It is very well upkept and has good... (read more)Lake Oswego schools!: If you are low income do not move to lake oswego! The rent here runs from 800 to over 900 for a two or three bedroom one or two bath! And the school supply list will run... (read more)great high schools: After moving here from MA we were impessed with the quality of the high school curriculum. More than 97% of the seniors are going to colleges or universities. Even with... (read more)Have an opinion about Lake Oswego? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lake Oswego Click Here
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