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Lake Oswego, Oregon

city · Clackamas County (primary) , Multnomah County, Washington County

At a glance

40,381
Population
$932,200
Median home value (all homes)
207% above U.S. median
$889,944
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,139/mo
Median rent
59% above U.S. median
$141,549
Median household income
80% above U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
38.42%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 163 — 63% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing225% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities5% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost8% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates99%
College graduates74.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lake Oswego Economic Development
City of Lake Oswego's Economic Development page describes Lake Oswego as a safe, community-focused city with significant office space and major employers, offering access to business assistance and workforce development programs for local businesses and residents.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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