Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (21) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ovation Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marzocca
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ava Rosteria
Coffee Shop
Nekter Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lola's Cafe Bar
Coffee Shop
Lady Di's
Coffee Shop
Kure Superfood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Morse Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Coffee Plus
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ovation Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Lakers Stadium
Stadium
Lakewood Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
On a Whim Studios
Theatre Arts
Lake Theater & Cafe
Cinema
510 Museum & Art Space
Museum
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 and IMAX
Cinema
Griswold Stadium
Stadium
Hoffman Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Regal Tigard 11 Cinemas
Cinema
Tigard Bowl
Bowling Alley
Deb Fennell Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Wunderland
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Joy Cinema
Cinema
Oak Grove 8 Cinemas
Cinema
Multnomah Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (42) F
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Big Town Hero
Fast Food
Uptown Market
Bar
Clean Juice
Fast Food
Giant Drive-In
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
JJ's Pub
Bar
Bellagios Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Adisaya Thai
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Bangkok Express
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Hanko's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
Duke’s Public House
Bar
The Dullahan
Bar
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge
Bar
The Harvest Wine Bar
Bar
Stickmen Brewpub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Baird's on B
Bar
Salt & Straw
Sweets
Fitness (10) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Insurance West
Gym
Mountain Park Community Center
Community Centre
Trainer's Club
Gym
IM=X
Gym
Adult Community Center
Community Centre
9 Round
Gym
Muscles in Motion
Gym
Forge Performance Training
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Browns Ferry Community Center
Community Centre
The Circuit Bouldering Gym
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Bay Club Portland
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Tigard Senior Center
Community Centre
J. Carlos Fitlab
Gym
Juanita Pohl Center
Community Centre
Van Raden Community Center
Community Centre
American Legion #180
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Adult Community Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Lamb's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Zupan's
Grocery Store
Parsons Farms
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Kyra's Bake Shop
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
St. Honoré
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Happy Sparrow
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sourdough Willy's
Bakery
Barbur World Foods
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Halal Mediterranean Deli
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Halal Market
Butcher
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
US Foods CHEFS'TORE
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (56) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Iron Mountain Park
Park
South Shore Natural Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Springbrook Park
Park
Greentree Park
Park
Pennington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Grove Swim Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Shore Tennis Courts
Park
Woodmont Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
East Waluga Park
Park
Aspen Park
Park
Luscher Farm
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lamont Springs Natural Area
Park
Westridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cornell Natural Area
Park
Pinecone Park
Park
West Waluga Park
Park
Shops (105) D-
Platform Artistic Salon
Hairdresser
Perfect Solar Nails
Beauty
SkinSense Spa
Beauty
SalonCentric
Beauty
Lake Oswego Vision Clinic
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Max TL Nails
Beauty
The Ritz Salon
Hairdresser
Sit Still Kids
Hairdresser
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Lake Grove Barbershop
Hairdresser
South Shore Artistic Salon
Hairdresser
Oswego Bentwood Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
MixItUp
Gift Shop
Shell
Convenience Store
Hera
Beauty
Vanillawood
Interior Decoration
Zupan's
Florist
The Grove
Gift Shop
Daisy's Flower Box
Florist
LunchboxWax
Beauty
Tan Republic
Beauty
18|8
Hairdresser
Max Nails
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Lake Oswego.
Public Transit Stops (162)
Stops & Stations A+
South Shore & Edgecliff
Bus Stop
1700 Block South Shore
Bus Stop
South Shore & Fernwood
Bus Stop
South Shore & Fernwood
Bus Stop
South Shore & Cedar Court
Bus Stop
South Shore & Lakeridge
Bus Stop
South Shore & Canyon
Bus Stop
2500 Block South Shore
Bus Stop
Country Club & Uplands
Bus Stop
South Shore & Greenbrier
Bus Stop
Country Club & Uplands
Bus Stop
Country Club & Bridge
Bus Stop
Country Club & Wembley Park
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Twin Fir
Bus Stop
Country Club & Wembley Park
Bus Stop
Country Club & Redwood
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Twin Fir
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Spring Lane
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Rainbow
Bus Stop
South Shore & Greentree
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Rainbow
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Kruse Way Place
Bus Stop
South Shore & Greentree
Bus Stop
Boones Ferry Road & Mercantile Drive
Bus Stop
2500 Block Country Club
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lake Oswego is 167/100 - which is 50% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Lake Oswego crime rates are 1,661 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Oregon
Property Crime
1,581 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
80 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Lake Oswego is $114,444 - which is 115% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$114,444 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (50)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wikle Family Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
South Shore Fire Station
Fire Station
Summit Orthopedics
Doctor
Kooning Family Dentistry
Dentist
Dental Expressions
Dentist
Tranquility Natural Health
Doctor
Albertsons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Asula
Doctor
Providence Express Care
Clinic
Therapydia
Doctor
Milan Center Chiropractic
Doctor
Lake Oswego Dental Centre
Dentist
Go Health
Clinic
Lake Oswego Family Dentistry
Dentist
Kari Borgen
Dentist
Westlake Fire Station
Fire Station
Legacy Health
Clinic
Jean Road Fire Station
Fire Station
Lake Oswego Police Department
Police
The Dental Studio
Dentist
Main Fire Station
Fire Station
North Lake Physical Therapy
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing B+

Lake Oswego home prices are $659,400 - which is 167% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$659,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Lake Oswego graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (15) F
International Leadership Academy
Lake Oswego Middle School
Chinese American International School
Lake Grove Elementary School
Touchstone School
Westridge Elementary School
Our Lady Of The Lake Cartholic School
Forest Hills Elementary School
Sonshine Express Preschool
Lakeridge Middle School
Hallinan Elementary School
Oak Creek Elementary School
Stephenson Elementary School
Victory Academy
Athey Creek Middle School
Stafford Primary School
River Grove Elementary School
Jackson Middle School
Park Academy
Arbor School Of Arts & Sciences
Riverdale Grade School
Markham Elementary School
Bridgeport Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary
Islamic School Of Portland
High Schools (4) F
Lake Oswego Senior High School
Lakeridge High School
Westside Christian High School
Harmony Academy
Park Academy
New Urban High School
Riverdale High School
Durham Center
Tigard High School
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
Milwaukie High School
Horizon Christian High School
Portland Waldorf School
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ratings A+

Lake Oswego has an overall rating of 95% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Lake Oswego has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lake Oswego crime rates are 49% lower than the Oregon average
  • Cost of living in Lake Oswego is 50% higher than the Oregon average

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Lake Oswego, OR - City Review 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I just loved living in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This city is located on the border of the Willamette River, just eight miles south of Portland, Oregon. In the early 19th century this charming city was a successful steel town. After the decline of the steel industry in the 1930's, thi ...Read More s charming city became a bedroom community. In 2014 this charming city was rated as one of the top ten cities to raise children.

Although this city is considered a suburb, it is located close to Portland. Therefore, residents can enjoy the restaurants, nightlife, and other amenities offered by the city of Portland, Oregon. Once you enjoy the nightlife of Portland; you can retreat to the tranquility of Lake Oswego. The beautiful lake is fed by the Tualatin River. The lake rights are closely maintained by the Lake Oswego Corporation, a non-profit organization.

The median price for a single family dwelling in Lake Oswego is between $450,000.00 and $500,000.00. The median home prices here may seem slightly expensive. However, all the residents agree this is the perfect place to call home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake Oswego? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Iron Mountain Park
      South Shore Natural Area
      Unknown Name
      Springbrook Park
      Greentree Park
      Pennington Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lakers Stadium
      Lakewood Center for the Arts
      On a Whim Studios
      Lake Theater & Cafe
      510 Museum & Art Space
      Tryon Creek Nature Center
      Unknown Name
      Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 and IMAX

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Papa Murphy's
      Big Town Hero
      Uptown Market
      Clean Juice
      Giant Drive-In
      McDonald's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Oswego? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Lake Oswego.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Oswego? The cost of living in Lake Oswego is 167/100 - which is 50% higher than Oregon.
      Lake Oswego
      167

      67% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Oswego? Lake Oswego crime rates are 1,661, which are 49% lower than Oregon
      Total Crime
      1,661 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Oswego? The median income in Lake Oswego is $114,444 which is 115% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $114,444107% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,276136% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lake Oswego a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Albertsons Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Community Compounding Pharmacy

      Doctors

      North Lake Physical Therapy
      Milan Center Chiropractic
      Petroff Center
      Lake Grove ENT
      Lake Oswego Dermatology
      Lake Oswego Medical
      Therapeutic Associates
      Oregon Breast Center

      B+ Housing

      What are Lake Oswego home prices? Lake Oswego home prices are $659,400 - which is 167% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $659,400257% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,72582% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lake Oswego have good schools? The Lake Oswego graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lake Oswego a good place to live? Lake Oswego has an overall rating of 95% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      14 total surveys

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