Lake Oswego, OR
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$401 Avg asking sale price
$24 Avg asking lease rate
4,293 SF Avg unit lease size
23,990 SF Avg building size for sale
6.31% Average cap rate

Lake Oswego's Demographic Profile

Lake Oswego has 18,003 households and a median income of $123,925, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 43,188
# Households 18,003
Median age 48
Median household income $123,925
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,585
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lake Oswego $440 22,472 SF 6.75%
Milwaukie $249 3,815 SF 5.17%
Tualatin $414 7,664 SF 6.75%
Tigard $327 24,105 SF 6.75%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lake Oswego $177 121,225 SF 5.00%
Oak Grove $272 11,163 SF 6.00%
Milwaukie $176 84,669 SF 6.40%
Tualatin $236 36,651 SF 6.70%
Tigard $224 45,578 SF 5.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lake Oswego $390 16,295 SF
Oak Grove $250 5,400 SF
Milwaukie $431 5,100 SF
Tualatin $370 2,160 SF
Tigard $308 12,900 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Lake Oswego $335 26,357 SF 5.68%
Milwaukie $280 15,243 SF 6.69%
Tigard $289 48,963 SF 5.82%
West Linn $185 17,211 SF 6.69%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lake Oswego

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Versatile Development Site| Along Interstate

Portland, OR 97219

  • 0.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

W L Avery Building

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

  • 4,285 SF Office Building
  • $1,795,000
For Sale

North Shore Apartments

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

  • 14,689 SF Multifamily
  • 5.68% Cap Rate
  • $4,900,000
For Sale

Tigard Distribution Center

Tigard, OR 97223

  • 121,225 SF Industrial Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $21,500,000
For Sale

Tigard Triangle Land

Tigard, OR 97223

  • 0.66 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,236,250
For Sale

11570 SW 69th Ave

Portland, OR 97223

  • 0.92 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Lake Oswego pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lake Oswego $401 23,990 SF
Oak Grove $384 15,240 SF
Milwaukie $273 38,143 SF
Tualatin $294 34,354 SF
Tigard $296 27,942 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lake Oswego alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Lake Oswego or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Lake Oswego 43,188 18,003 48 $123,925 2 5,585 3%
Oak Grove 18,013 7,618 46 $77,162 2 2,960 3%
Milwaukie 20,935 8,995 43 $79,312 2 3,760 2%
Tigard 52,796 21,327 41 $92,365 2 8,935 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Lake Oswego, OR and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Lake Oswego

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Is Lake Oswego a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Lake Oswego offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Lake Oswego?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Lake Oswego. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Lake Oswego?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Lake Oswego. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Lake Oswego compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Lake Oswego. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Lake Oswego acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Lake Oswego, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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