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Lake Oswego, OR

Founded 1847Multnomah CountyElev. 76 m
Population
40,367
Median home
$894,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego is a city in Oregon with about 40,367 residents. Lake Oswego was founded in 1847 and sits in Multnomah County. The median age is 46.5 and the median household income is $140,441. Homes carry a median value of $894,000, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.9%). Around 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,367
Median age
46.5
Median household income
$140,441
Per-capita income
$87,160
Poverty rate
3.1%
High-school grad or higher
99%
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
29.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black1.1%
Asian8.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts69.2%
Sales & office16.6%
Service6.5%
Production, transportation & material moving5.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$894,000
Median gross rent
$2,031/mo
Owner-occupied
70.8%
Median year built
1982
Households
16,654
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Lake Oswego has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading84%
Math70%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Harmony AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Lake Oswego Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lakeridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lake Oswego Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lakeridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Forest Hills Elementary SchoolElementary
Hallinan Elementary SchoolElementary
Lake Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
Oak Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Palisades World Language SchoolElementary
River Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
Westridge Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime85% below national
Lake Oswego58
Oregon339
United States386
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
Lake Oswego1,343
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lake Oswego Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lake Oswego.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Clackamas County
AvalancheRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lake Oswego is in Clackamas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lake Oswego was founded in 1847 and sits in Multnomah County. Elevation ~76 m.

Population trend
41K35K40,36720002024
Map of Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, OR
Where Lake Oswego is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendLake Oswego
Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lake Oswego Odd Fellows HallLadd Estate Company Model HouseJantzen, Carl C., EstateMathieson--Worthington HouseBates, John M. and Elizabeth, House No. 2Bates, John M. and Elizabeth, House No. 3Bates, John M. and Elizabeth, House No. 4Sherrard--Fenton House
Notable people from Lake Oswego
Marissa NeitlingMaggie GallagherMike GetchellTravis ColeLisa SchlenkerPatricia M. HaslachElijah GreerConnor GriffinBrady Breeze
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Nearby cities
Tigard (4 mi)Tualatin (4 mi)West Linn (4 mi)Milwaukie (4 mi)Gladstone (6 mi)Beaverton (7 mi)

Common questions

Lake Oswego — frequently asked

What is the population of Lake Oswego, Oregon?
Lake Oswego has a population of about 40,367, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lake Oswego?
The median home value in Lake Oswego is $894,000, and the median gross rent is $2,031/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lake Oswego safe? What is the crime rate?
Lake Oswego Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 58 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lake Oswego face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clackamas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lake Oswego?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Lake Oswego. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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