Lake Oswego, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 7 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area.
Take a leisurely ride on the historic Willamette shore trolley. The six mile rail line runs between Lake Oswego and Portland along the west bank of the Willamette River. Beautiful river views and a trip through “Oregon’s darkest tunnel” are a few of the highlights of the journey.
Lake Oswego is considered one of the finest residential areas in Oregon. Although its just seven miles from downtown Portland, Lake Oswego is not your typical bedroom community. The thriving city is centered around the 403 acre lake of the same name, and bordered by the Willamette River offering great views and great walks. Lake Oswego just recently renovated their downtown area with a European square.
Downtown Lake Oswego offers fine shops and boutiques, and many different kinds of restaurants. Outdoor art graces each downtown block, and is enhanced by beautiful hanging baskets, plaza plantings and green trees everywhere.
Spring brings the farmer’s market season. Lake Oswego Farmers Market is held every Saturday from mid-May to mid-October. The European style market includes a wide variety of regional produce, baked goods and nursery stock, as well as live entertainment.
An historic walking tour guide is available from the Chamber of Commerce. It showcases the First Addition, the second oldest neighborhood in Lake Oswego. The tour includes houses built in many architectural styles, including Gothic, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Vernacular and English Cottage.
With sightseeing, forest hiking, leisurely shopping, and many more unique attractions, Lake Oswego has something for everyone.
Lake Oswego is surrounded by Tyron State Park to the north, the Willamette River to the east and farmland to the south. I-5 borders the north side of Lake Oswego and offers an easy commute to Portland or the airport. Of course, Lake Oswego is also known for its properties surrounding the Lake and some of the best schools in the state.
Housing Cost
Lake Oswego's original neighborhoods reflect a glimpse of England, with English Cottage and Tudor Revival homes designed by architect Richard Sundeleaf between 1920 and 1940, but most residents live in new developments designed to accommodate busy urban lifestyles.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $385,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 36,713. Lake Oswego covers 10.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97034, 97035
Weather
Lake Oswego, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 83.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 35.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lake Oswego is 46.05 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 7.23 Inches.
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