Lake Oswego, OR vs Shafter, CA
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.
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.6). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 39,924 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+21.1 |
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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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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