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Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Oswego · Clackamas County · OR 97034
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$921K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.6/10
Schools
24 min
to Portland, OR
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
86/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score56/100
Our Take
Lake Oswego offers a very affluent, family‑friendly environment with excellent schools and a short drive into Portland. It’s pricey and not walkable, plus the noise from leaf blowers and a few social concerns keep it from being a perfect fit for everyone.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools
- ✓Strong median household income
- ✓24‑minute commute to Portland
- ✓Low flood risk
Real Talk
- !High cost of living and property taxes
- !Almost no walkability or public transit
- !Frequent leaf‑blower noise during the day
- !Social tensions highlighted in local conversations
- $Higher property taxes and insurance
- $More expensive utilities for larger homes
- $Maintenance costs for upscale houses
Best For
Families with school‑goersProfessionals commuting to PortlandHigh‑income buyersRetirees looking for quiet suburban lifeOutdoor enthusiasts with access to parks
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lake Oswego, OR
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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