Lake Oswego, OR vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in average commute (23 min vs 33.9 min). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $127,252). Summit leads in walk score (47 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Oswego, OR | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1227) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 39,924 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $889,944 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $127,252 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+24.2 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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