What do you say about a town that…

•is considered one of the best small towns in the U.S.

•has been listed as the safest town in the state

•was recognized as a top suburb for urban style living in the U.S.

•has a school district that consistently ranks among the best in the state and the nation

•Family Circle recognized as one of 10 best towns for families?

You ask, “Where is it?” and say, “I want to live there!”

Well, the town is Lake Oswego, Oregon and we don’t blame you for wanting to live here. We help clients do just that every day.

But don’t just take our word on these accolades. Here’s the proof:

Top Place to Live

• Money.com included Lake Oswego as the 14th best place to live in the United States in their 2021–22 rankings. The evaluation considered job growth, cost of living, health and safety, education, diversity, and overall quality of life. The article praised Lake Oswego for its beautiful natural surroundings, walkable downtown, public art, and a strong sense of community.

Academic Excellence & Top Schools

• Niche further places LOSD in the top percentile nationally, including high marks for athletics and teacher quality Niche.
• U.S. News & World Report placed Lakeridge High School and Lake Oswego Senior High in the top 10 of Oregon high schools (#3 and #7 respectively)

Safest Small Town in Oregon

• According to MoneyGeek, Lake Oswego was ranked the safest small town in Oregon based on “cost of crime” analysis using 2023 FBI data. The town’s per-capita crime cost of $196 was significantly lower than the statewide average of $1,141 for small cities, underscoring how safe it is to live here.

Top Suburb for Urban-Style Living

• In a 2023 study by StorageCafe, Lake Oswego was ranked 20th out of 912 U.S. cities (with populations of 10,000–100,000) for offering the best urban-style living without the disadvantages of a big city. The ranking spotlighted the city’s robust business sector, relatively high median income, life expectancy, and a charming, walkable downtown. Lake Oswego was also the only city in Oregon or Washington to make their top 100 list.

Best Town for Families

• Back in 2012, Family Circle magazine named Lake Oswego one of its “10 Best Towns for Families.” The recognition was based on a data-driven survey that evaluated factors like affordable housing, good schools, green spaces, low crime, and community spirit. Lake Oswego was featured among the top communities nationwide that excelled in these family-friendly qualities.

Sound too good to be true? We can assure you it’s not. Let us help you discover why Lake Oswego has earned all these honors. Give us a call and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work to make your next move your best one!

Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801

Riley Costello riley.costello@cascadehasson.com 971.322.6205