The Town FilesLake Oswego, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 40,731 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $932,200
- Household income
- $141,549
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 46.7
Lake Oswego is a city of 40,731 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $932,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Oregon towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 87% of Oregon towns.
How Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego is worth $932,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.6 times the median household income of $141,549, which is more affordable than 15% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $2,139 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Oswego | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $932,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $2,139 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $141,549 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.6× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Lake Oswego
| People | Lake Oswego | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.8% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 31.8% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lake Oswego
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Oswego since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 26, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lake Oswego itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Lake Oswego
13 public schools with 6,802 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,275 | 19.0 |
| Lakeridge High School | 9-12 | 1,198 | 18.2 |
| Lake Oswego Middle School | 6-8 | 832 | 17.0 |
| Lakeridge Middle School | 6-8 | 827 | 16.5 |
| Westridge Elementary School | K-5 | 461 | 17.7 |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | K-5 | 435 | 15.5 |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 406 | 16.2 |
| Forest Hills Elementary School | K-5 | 399 | 16.0 |
| Hallinan Elementary School | K-5 | 353 | 14.7 |
| River Grove Elementary School | K-5 | 342 | 15.5 |
| Palisades World Language School | K-5 | 230 | 14.4 |
| Harmony Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 31 | 31.0 |
Towns near Lake Oswego
- Oak Grove, OR3.2 mi · 17,290 people · home $515,700
- Metzger, OR3.9 mi · 4,272 people · home $543,400
- Tigard, OR4.1 mi · 54,539 people · home $610,500
- Jennings Lodge, OR4.3 mi · 7,503 people · home $462,100
- West Linn, OR4.4 mi · 27,373 people · home $770,200
- Milwaukie, OR4.4 mi · 21,119 people · home $505,100
- Tualatin, OR4.4 mi · 27,942 people · home $628,200
- Garden Home-Whitford, OR4.5 mi · 7,081 people · home $624,900
Lake Oswego questions
Is Lake Oswego, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Oswego scores better for retirees than 72% of Oregon towns and quieter than 18%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Lake Oswego?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Oswego is valued at $932,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $141,549, so homes cost about 6.6 times income. Median rent is $2,139 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Oswego?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Lake Oswego get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Oswego since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. 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)