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Is Keizer a Good Place to Live? Keizer, Oregon: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Keizer ranks #757 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #136 of 208 small cities and #13 of 20 in Oregon. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (103.6, #186 of 208) and high unemployment (5.1%, #162 of 184).
Keizer by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Keizer's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Keizer?
Keizer's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,424/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $447,557, 10% below the typical Oregon home ($496,113).
| Measure | Keizer | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 103.6#889 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $447,557#728 of 1,187 | $496,113 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,567/mo#391 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $434,100#861 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,424/mo#657 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 20.1%#458 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Keizer housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Keizer is in the Salem, OR metro.
Oregon housing market →Is Keizer safe?
Keizer recorded 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 328 and 30% below Oregon's 311. That ranks #386 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #72 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Keizer Police Department. Property crime runs 2,020 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Keizer | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 217#386 of 1,085 | 311 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,020#720 of 1,085 | 2,118 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Keizer?
The median household in Keizer earns $84,813, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Oregon ($85,220). Unemployment is 5.1% (US 4.3%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Keizer | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $84,813#540 of 1,312 | $85,220 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 5.1%#852 of 1,058 | 5.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 8.1%#337 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Keizer?
The median resident of Keizer is 37.4 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 26.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #909 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Keizer | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 37.4 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 26.9%#909 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 62.9% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Keizer's schools and health?
Keizer's 11 public schools graduate 81% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $16,685 spent per pupil. 41.6% of adults are obese and 11.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Keizer | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 81%#849 of 1,063 | 81.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 21.6#1000 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $16,685#434 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 41.6%#1195 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.6%#715 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 18%#857 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 10.2%#679 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,324 students are enrolled in Keizer's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Keizer?
The average commute in Keizer is 25 minutes (Oregon 23.2); 0.9% of workers take transit and 14.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Keizer scores 13.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67.1°F and winters 42.5°F, with 40.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Keizer | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 25 min#782 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 8.3%#942 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75% | 65.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 14.6% | 17.1% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.8#187 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.4 | 35.8 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 52.1 | 35.9 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 56.8 | 38.3 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 61.6 | 41 | 3.1 |
| May | 69 | 46.3 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 74.6 | 50.8 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 83.5 | 55.1 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 83.6 | 54.8 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 77.5 | 50.6 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 64.8 | 43.9 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 53.6 | 39 | 6 |
| Dec | 47.4 | 35.1 | 7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salem Airport (Mcnary Field).
| Measure | Keizer | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 54.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 67.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 42.5°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 40.1 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Salem Airport (Mcnary Field).
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Keizer?
Marion County's air had a median air quality index of 35, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Marion County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Keizer | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 35#143 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.17%#806 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Marion County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Marion County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.097% | 97% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0022% | 54% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.053% | 14% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Keizer compare with similar-size cities?
Keizer is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #136 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 39,082.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keizer, ORPop. 39,082 | #757 | 54.1 | $84,813 | $1,424/mo | 217 | 25 min |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #1307 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 | 19.3 min |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #1003 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 | 15.6 min |
| Bettendorf, IAPop. 39,647 | #166 | 65.5 | $100,495 | $1,187/mo | 94 | 19.8 min |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #115 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data | 29.1 min |
| Menomonee Falls, WIPop. 39,539 | #95 | 68.6 | $100,238 | $1,313/mo | 90 | 20.8 min |
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #553 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 | 23.9 min |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #387 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 | 21.5 min |
| Spartanburg, SCPop. 38,910 | #1274 | 40.1 | $51,964 | $1,099/mo | 1,478 | 20.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Keizer compare with the rest of Oregon?
Keizer ranks #13 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 54.1 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn in line with the Oregon median. Violent crime is 30% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical Oregon home.
| City | Rank in OR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, ORPop. 33,106 | #1 | 75.7 | $167,735 | $2,245/mo | no data |
| Lake Oswego, ORPop. 40,381 | #2 | 68.7 | $141,549 | $2,139/mo | 55 |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #3 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 |
| Hillsboro, ORPop. 108,231 | #4 | 60.9 | $106,409 | $1,978/mo | 288 |
| Tigard, ORPop. 56,011 | #5 | 60.9 | $108,823 | $1,782/mo | 256 |
| Beaverton, ORPop. 97,812 | #6 | 60.0 | $98,622 | $1,826/mo | 253 |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #7 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data |
| Redmond, ORPop. 36,092 | #8 | 58.7 | $84,164 | $1,628/mo | 204 |
| Oregon City, ORPop. 37,755 | #9 | 57.8 | $97,829 | $1,708/mo | 265 |
| Corvallis, ORPop. 59,960 | #10 | 56.7 | $65,012 | $1,391/mo | 173 |
| Portland, ORPop. 641,165 | #11 | 54.3 | $90,919 | $1,655/mo | 702 |
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #12 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 |
| Keizer, ORPop. 39,082 | #13 | 54.1 | $84,813 | $1,424/mo | 217 |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #14 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #15 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 |
| Eugene, ORPop. 179,591 | #16 | 51.9 | $66,562 | $1,402/mo | 347 |
| Salem, ORPop. 178,865 | #17 | 51.9 | $75,487 | $1,400/mo | 424 |
| Springfield, ORPop. 61,499 | #18 | 50.7 | $68,761 | $1,258/mo | 285 |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #19 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 |
| Grants Pass, ORPop. 39,311 | #20 | 47.5 | $59,646 | $1,217/mo | 369 |
All 20 Oregon cities we track, by overall score. Oregon statewide: median income $85,220, violent crime 311.2 per 100,000.
How is Keizer's score calculated?
Keizer scores 54.1 out of 100, #757 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oregon's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Keizer. Similar-size median 52.9.
50.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Keizer's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
78.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Keizer. Similar-size median 52.2.
42.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Keizer's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
43.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Keizer's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
60.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Keizer. Similar-size median 46.7.
62.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Keizer. Similar-size median 44.2.
35.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Keizer. Similar-size median 47.3.
47.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Keizer's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
67.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
54.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Keizer's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Keizer has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Keizer
Is Keizer, OR a good place to live?
Keizer ranks #757 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #136 of 208 small cities and #13 of 20 in Oregon. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (103.6, #186 of 208) and high unemployment (5.1%, #162 of 184).
What is the cost of living in Keizer?
Keizer's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,424/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $447,557, 10% below the typical Oregon home ($496,113).
What is the crime rate in Keizer?
Keizer recorded 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 34% below the US rate of 328 and 30% below Oregon's 311. That ranks #386 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #72 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Keizer Police Department. Property crime runs 2,020 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Keizer?
The median household in Keizer earns $84,813, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and in line with Oregon ($85,220). Unemployment is 5.1% (US 4.3%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Keizer?
Median rent in Keizer is $1,424/mo (Census), #657 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,567/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Keizer?
The typical home value in Keizer is $447,557, up 0.2% in a year, against $496,113 for Oregon and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $434,100.
How are the public schools in Keizer?
Keizer's 11 public schools graduate 81% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 21.6 students per teacher and $16,685 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Keizer?
The average commute is 25 minutes, #782 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Oregon. 8.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Keizer?
Keizer averages 54.1°F over the year, 67.1°F in summer and 42.5°F in winter, with 40.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Keizer walkable?
Keizer scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Keizer at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Marion County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Keizer?
Marion County's air had a median air quality index of 35, and 80% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Keizer?
Keizer has 39,082 residents. The median resident of Keizer is 37.4 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 26.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #909 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Keizer compare with the rest of Oregon?
Keizer ranks #13 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 54.1 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn in line with the Oregon median. Violent crime is 30% below the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical Oregon home.
What cities are similar in size to Keizer?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Keizer's population of 39,082 are Pine Bluff, AR (#1307 overall), Hutchinson, KS (#1003 overall), Bettendorf, IA (#166 overall), Kailua (Honolulu County), HI (#115 overall), and Menomonee Falls, WI (#95 overall). Keizer is #757.