Kyle, TX 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.4). Lake Oswego leads in walk score (37 vs 17). Lake Oswego leads in average commute (23 min vs 37.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Lake Oswego, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 69.3 (#1227) |
| Population | 62,548 | 39,924 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $889,944 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+9.7 |
C-
72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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