About
Life in Keizer
Living in Keizer means settling into a stable suburban community with real affordability compared to Portland while maintaining reasonable access to both cities—you're looking at about 25 minutes average commute time. Median home values around $434,100 and household incomes at $84,813 put it in the middle range for the region; it's not cheap, but more accessible than Portland proper. The iris festival in May gives the city a bit of cultural identity, and you'll have decent local amenities including restaurants and a restored heritage center, but don't expect vibrant nightlife or cutting-edge culture—this is suburban Oregon, not an urban center.
Keizer at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
9.2%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Keizer: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Keizer, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.5%), and 13.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.5%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Keizer
In Keizer, rent runs 7% below the OR average, and home values are 9% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,649
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $446,607 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Keizer
Unemployment in Keizer is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Keizer Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Keizer residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Keizer, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Keizer runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
217.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,019.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Keizer Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Keizer, the most common type is heavy snow, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Flood | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Tornado | $200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Keizer, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Keizer has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 6.08" |
| Feb | 52°F | 36°F | 4.54" |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.35" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.12" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 2.25" |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 1.25" |
| Jul | 84°F | 55°F | 0.25" |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.46" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 5.95" |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 6.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Keizer
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Keizer's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Psychiatric · 4.5 mi away · Salem
Salem Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Salem
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Silverton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Keizer
Keizer's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Keizer (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,610 students · in-state tuition $6,570 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,103 students · in-state tuition $12,087 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,475 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,592 students · in-state tuition $54,224 · 74% graduate · median earnings $62,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 678 students · in-state tuition $39,166 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Keizer
Keizer has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
95 mi awayCities Near Keizer
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Keizer FAQ
Is Keizer, Oregon affordable?⌄
Keizer's median rent is $1,424/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $84,813/year. Median home value is $434,100.
Is Keizer, Oregon safe?⌄
Keizer's violent crime rate was 217 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2020 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Keizer, Oregon?⌄
Keizer has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Keizer, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Keizer is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,424/month and median household income is $84,813/year. The median home value is $434,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Keizer, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Keizer is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from