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Compare Lake Oswego to Salem
This post compares Lake Oswego, Oregon to Salem, Oregon across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Lake Oswego (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,212 | 163,654 |
| Income (median) | $80,320 | $38,626 |
| Home Value (median) | $559,100 | $201,900 |
| White | 87% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| With Kids | 29% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 46 | 35 |
| Rentals | 30% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lake Oswego or Salem?
A: Lake Oswego has a much smaller population count than Salem: 38212 compared with 163654 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lake Oswego or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Lake Oswego.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lake Oswego or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Lake Oswego.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Lake Oswego versus 47% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lake Oswego may include: West-Linn, Tualatin, and Ashland.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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