Bend, OR vs Lake Oswego, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.6). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $82,671). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Lake Oswego, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 69.3 (#1227) |
| Population | 104,557 | 39,924 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $889,944 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+9.7 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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