The Town FilesKeizer, Oregon
City in Marion County · population 39,376 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $434,100
- Household income
- $84,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 37.4
Keizer is a city of 39,376 people in Marion County, Oregon. The median home is worth $434,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 87% of Oregon towns, more of a college town than 82% of Oregon towns.
How Keizer ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Keizer is worth $434,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $84,813, which is more affordable than 52% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,424 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Keizer | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,424 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $84,813 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Keizer
| People | Keizer | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Keizer
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keizer since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F0, struck on December 16, 2006 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 16, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 29, 2003.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2023 | Fire | FM-5483: Liberty Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5356: Beachie Creek Lionshead Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 171,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,787 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Keizer itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Keizer
11 public schools with 6,324 students, about 21.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNary High School | 9-12 | 2,058 | 24.5 |
| Claggett Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 785 | 21.2 |
| Whiteaker Middle School | 6-8 | 732 | 25.2 |
| Keizer Elementary School | K-5 | 544 | 19.4 |
| Cummings Elementary School | K-5 | 416 | 18.9 |
| Gubser Elementary School | K-5 | 408 | 24.0 |
| Kennedy Elementary School | K-5 | 353 | 18.6 |
| Weddle Elementary School | K-5 | 347 | 16.5 |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | K-5 | 334 | 20.9 |
| Forest Ridge Elementary School | K-5 | 218 | 15.6 |
| Optimum Learning Environment Charter School (charter) | 1-5 | 129 | 21.5 |
Towns near Keizer
- Hayesville, OR3.0 mi · 21,891 people · home $365,400
- Salem, OR5.5 mi · 175,535 people · home $416,900
- Four Corners, OR5.7 mi · 16,740 people · home $340,200
- Gervais, OR9.6 mi · 2,595 people · home $371,400
- Silverton, OR11.9 mi · 10,484 people · home $484,800
- Mount Angel, OR12.0 mi · 3,392 people · home $430,600
- Woodburn, OR12.8 mi · 26,013 people · home $331,800
- Independence, OR13.1 mi · 9,828 people · home $378,800
Keizer questions
Is Keizer, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Keizer scores better for retirees than 7% of Oregon towns and quieter than 4%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Keizer?
The median owner-occupied home in Keizer is valued at $434,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,813, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,424 a month.
What is the weather like in Keizer?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Keizer get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keizer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on December 16, 2006. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)