How much do homeowners pay a month in Lake Oswego, OR?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lake Oswego, OR pay a median of $3,439 (±$146) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,258 (±$86).
65.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lake Oswego, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,734 in 2015–2019 to $3,439 in 2020–2024 (+25.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,439 (±$146)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,258 (±$86)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 65.4%
Monthly owner costs in Lake Oswego
| Lake Oswego | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,439 (±$146) | $2,559 (±$38) | $2,157 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,258 (±$86) | $871 (±$18) | $684 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 65.4% (±2.8 points) | 67.5% (±1.1 points) | 64.5% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,522 (±$314) | $5,171 (±$96) | $3,876 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lake Oswego, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Clackamas County ($2,559).
It is also higher than in Oregon ($2,157).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Clackamas County, Lake Oswego ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 6 of 295.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lake Oswego have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,734 (±$98) | $3,439 (±$146) | +25.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,257 (±$160) | $8,522 (±$314) | +36.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $637,200 (±$15,110) | $932,200 (±$25,230) | +46.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Lake Oswego
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego | — | $3,439 (±$146) | — |
| Stafford | 2.4 mi | $3,945 (±$436) | Higher |
| Rivergrove | 2.5 mi | $3,772 (±$475) | Not measurably different |
| Dunthorpe | 2.7 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Durham | 3.1 mi | $2,536 (±$595) | Lower |
| Oak Grove | 3.2 mi | $2,280 (±$160) | Lower |
| Metzger | 3.9 mi | $2,277 (±$244) | Lower |
| Tigard | 4.1 mi | $2,590 (±$82) | Lower |
| Jennings Lodge | 4.3 mi | $2,233 (±$455) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Durham, OR ($2,536), Oak Grove, OR ($2,280), Metzger, OR ($2,277).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stafford, OR ($3,945).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barlow | $4,000 or more |
| 2 | Stafford | $3,945 (±$436) |
| 3 | Rivergrove | $3,772 (±$475) |
| 4 | Lake Oswego | $3,439 (±$146) |
| 5 | Happy Valley | $3,106 (±$107) |
| 6 | West Linn | $3,050 (±$168) |
| 7 | Damascus | $2,938 (±$215) |
| 8 | Boring | $2,921 (±$735) |
| 9 | Beavercreek | $2,741 (±$136) |
| 10 | Wilsonville | $2,538 (±$179) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Clackamas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake Oswego
What is the average mortgage payment in Lake Oswego?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lake Oswego, OR is $3,439 (±$146) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lake Oswego?
Owners without a mortgage in Lake Oswego pay a median of $1,258 (±$86) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lake Oswego gone up?
In Lake Oswego, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,734 in 2015–2019 to $3,439 in 2020–2024 (+25.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lake Oswego city, Oregon (place:40550, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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