Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,879
Population
43,188
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Nature mixes beautifully with this Portland suburb.
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Nestled along the Willamette River just ten miles south of Portland, Lake Oswego balances quiet, tree-lined streets with the kind of polish that comes from a city that takes its surroundings seriously. The namesake lake anchors much of the outdoor activity here, ringed by old-growth evergreens and open parkland that makes it easy to spend a Saturday without ever getting in a car. The area near the river draws those who want walkable access to cafes, boutiques, and local nightlife. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Lake Oswego as one of Oregon's most bike-friendly communities, and well-maintained trails back that up.
Explore the City
Take in the waterfront views in Evergreen.
A View of the Willamette River from George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego.
Zupan's Market, a family-owned chain, carries upmarket grocery items, meat, flowers and wine.
The Country Club neighborhood has access to Lake Oswego.
Modern construction can be spotted throughout the Palisades neighborhood.
Bamboo Sushi offers award-winning Japanese fare in downtown Lake Oswego.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,925
Average: $154,030
Education
24,386
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,797
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Oswego has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Oswego, OR is $1,384 for a studio, $1,918 for one bedroom, $2,279 for two bedrooms, and $2,864 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Oswego has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,918/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$3,083/month
1,747 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,171/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Oswego, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
336 Students
Public
Grades K-5
445 Students
Forest Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
838 Students
Lake Oswego Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
824 Students
Lake Oswego Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,245 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
24 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tryon Creek State Natural Area
- Lesser Park
- West Portland Park Natural Area
- Luscher Farm
- Maricara Natural Area
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.