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Lake Oswego, OR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lake Oswego.

Population: 47,242 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake Oswego, OR is $936,696 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.03M after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,461/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$936,696

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$936,696
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$938,622
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.03M
Median list price
$1.04M
Median price per sqft
$404
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
224
For-sale inventory
374
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
295
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
92

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,461/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lake Oswego SD 7J, Clackamas ESD
Schools include
Forest Hills Elementary School, Lake Oswego Middle School, Lake Oswego High School, Lakeridge High School, Westridge Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
121
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Co (5.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
318
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,807
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,409
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,926

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Bruce's Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aurora State Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
25
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+425 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
27.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,306
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
157,803
Average weekly wage
$1,394
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,235

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake OswegoState medianUS median
Typical home value$936,696$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$1.03M$460,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,461/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,306$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lake Oswego, OR?
$936,696.
What is the median sale price in Lake Oswego, OR?
$1.03M.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake Oswego, OR?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Lake Oswego, OR?
Typical rent: $2,461/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake Oswego, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Lake Oswego, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 121 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake Oswego, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake Oswego, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake Oswego, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake Oswego, OR?
13 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lake Oswego, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake Oswego, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake Oswego, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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