Keizer, Oregon
Among the top 7% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 10% for property crime
Keizer is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 39,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and property crime.
Official websitekeizer.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.9 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$76k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 21% of US places
Home Value$364k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.45%better than 19% of US places
Unemployment4.6%better than 43% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.9 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days206 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days110 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.0better than 52% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 79% of US places
School Quality87.0better than 80% of US places
Violent Crime747/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Crime2641/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population39,12296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8522nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)24.3%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 59% of US places
Walkability13.8/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance46 mibetter than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.5%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby81.80better than 50% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Keizer an affordable place to live?
- Keizer is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Keizer?
- The median home value in Keizer is $364k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Keizer?
- Median household income in Keizer is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Keizer?
- Median gross rent in Keizer is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Keizer safe?
- Keizer is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 747/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 2641/100k.
- What is the weather like in Keizer?
- Keizer averages 69°F in July and 42°F in January, with 41.9 in of annual precipitation and about 206 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Keizer?
- Public-school quality in Keizer is above average, scoring better than 80% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Keizer?
- The average one-way commute in Keizer is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)