By Jessica Ryan
Updated: Sep 12, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
106 movers in Lake Oswego
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
"Original price quote was $1,674 for a one bedroom apartment with 286 cu ft. Price actually charged at time of pick up on June 30th was $1,675 based on 300 cu. ft. $150 in parking materials (even though it says they are free on the form), for a t..."
What to know when moving to Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Oswego at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated community where 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $147,688, reflecting a strong economic base.
- The Reality Check:
- Median gross rent stands at $2,030, which may be high for some budgets.
- Commute:
- Only 1.9% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $2,030/month in rent.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $2,030, which means you should be ready for a significant monthly expense.
- Median home value is $995,900, indicating a competitive housing market.
- 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, contributing to a highly educated community.
- The poverty rate is low at 2.6%, suggesting a stable economic environment.
- Only 23.9% of residents are renters, showing a strong owner-occupied housing presence.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Lake Oswego has access to a variety of postsecondary institutions in the region.
- Total schools: 27
- Schools with College Scorecard data: 25
- Notable nearby institutions include Clackamas Community College and Lewis & Clark College in Portland.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES, College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, Lake Oswego offers several parks for outdoor activities.
- Washington Park - 4.7 stars (16,785 reviews)
- Cook Family Park - 4.7 stars (2,568 reviews)
- Gabriel Park - 4.7 stars (1,780 reviews)
- Summerlake City Park - 4.7 stars (1,085 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.