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Lake Oswego, OR vs The Colony, TX

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Are people in The Colony older or younger than people in Lake Oswego?
- The Median Age in The Colony is 9.9 years younger than in Lake Oswego.

Are housing costs cheaper in The Colony or Lake Oswego?
- The Colony housing costs are 51.3% less expensive than Lake Oswego housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, The Colony or Lake Oswego?
- The average commute for residents of The Colony is 5.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lake Oswego.

Things to do in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego, Oregon is located in Clackamas county offering people a variety of outdoor activities around Cooks Butte or Tryon Creek State Natural Area along with stores like Bridgeport Village Mall and multiple dining spots including Rin Tin Tin Sushi

Things to do in The Colony?
The Colony, Texas is a city located in Denton County that offers its residents plenty of entertainment opportunities including Hawaiian Falls Waterpark and Grandscape Entertainment Center.

 Lake Oswego, ORThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,489329,725,481
 Median Income$120,585  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$798,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Oswego    14 Reviews

I have lived occasionally in Lake Oswego with my sister who married a LO man and found it very sweet. He was raised there by hard-working parents who had fantastic work  More

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Over 7 years ago

Retired in Lake Oswego to be close to family and Live in a beautiful little city. We call it Paradise. We’ve had part-time property in Oregon for 20 years and we have  More

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Ive lived here 22 years and it has gone from a charming small town to a congested pass thru neighborhood. People are rude, traffic a nightmare and we hate it here but  More

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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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