Lake Oswego, Oregon  Information

Lake Oswego is located approximately 11 miles south of downtown Portland, Oregon.

Population: 35,280 (approx. 2000) Click here for quick demographic data. Click here for more complete demographics.

Description:

The city of Lake Oswego, as the name implies, partly surrounds a large lake. There are beautiful settings with lakefront properties and majestic hilltop locations with views of the city and the Willamette river. The city is known for its exceptional schools.  More than 80% of the high school students attend college. The Lake Oswego School District operates two high schools, two junior high schools and nine elementary schools.

The city is supported by a strong resident involvement in civic and community affairs. Many great restaurants, quaint bistros and coffee shops are located here. The downtown area has recently undergone extensive renovation and beautification, leading to increased shopping and dining opportunities.

The city is interconnected by bike, hiking, and walking trails and there are many open parks for the citizens. Lake Oswego is home to many of the most prestigious estates in the metro area, but older, smaller homes can be found as well.

Lake Oswego was recently named as the most desireable area to live in the Portland metropolitan area, in a study conducted by KATU-TV. The study gave Lake Oswego high ratings in education, quality of life, and low crime. Due to its popularity, home prices in Lake Oswego tend to be higher than the rest of the Portland area. The median home price for the area is in the $360,000 range.