Keizer Station in Oregon 2, 2009
Keizer’s story
44 years in pictures
Census counts: 5,288 in 1960, 39,376 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 6 maps from 1915 on.
- 1982Keizer is settled
KeizerOR
A town of 39,140, settled in 1982.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0
Population
39,140
2025 Census estimate · −0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$447K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
7,466
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#87 of 142 in OR
Is Keizer a good place to live?
Keizer grades C− overall, 87th among Oregon's 142 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 84% of U.S. towns. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $447K for a typical one and 5.7 times the Salem metro’s $79K median household income. Keizer has 3 places on the National Register. The biggest park or preserve is Keizer Rapids Park, at 61 acres. Keizer’s January low is 36°F, close to Oregon’s towns (36°F) and above U.S. towns (22°F).
What makes Keizer stand out
Where Keizer beats most towns.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Keizer for work
Where Keizer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,466jobs based in Keizer
8%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Keizer grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Keizer is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.6 of 20; 5.7% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listC−Open →SchoolsCOpen →SafetyCOpen →Jobs & income$85K median household incomeB+Open →HealthSalem Hospital 4.7 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB−Open →History1 notable person born hereD−Open →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$447K typical home, up 0.2% in a year; 35 days on market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 175 attractions →Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and 99 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Keizer. Close and well known come first.
15 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
39 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
33 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
12 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
39 mi MuseumPittock Mansion
31 mi WaterfallWillamette FallsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pittock Mansion: PittockBack.jpg: Cacophony derivative work: Tiptoety talk, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Willamette Falls: The original uploader was Cacophony at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Keizer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Keizer, and how to reach them.
PowerPortland General Electric18.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Keizer water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Keizer’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarion County Clerk, Elections OfficeMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code9730397303 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Keizer.
Keizer fares better on crime within Oregon than nationally and has added a third more jobs in ten years.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Keizer’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here grew from 5,682 in 2013 to 7,466.
Most working residents leave Keizer for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in Keizer grew to 7,466 in 2023, 1,784 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Salem (41%), Portland (7%) and Woodburn (2%).
8%work in town
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Keizer8%
Salem41%
Portland7%
Woodburn2%
Wilsonville2%
7 mi
median commute distance
7,466
jobs based in Keizer
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC
Keizer’s schools rank behind 69% of Oregon districts
Its public schools are run by Salem-Keizer SD 24J. Two of its 11 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
31%of OR districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claggett Creek Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 798 | – |
| McNary High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,995 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Keizer, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 25 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Keizer.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingHeat waves
25
paid flood claims since 1996
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC
Keizer reports more crime per resident than 68% of U.S. towns
At 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 51% of Oregon’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 897 to 792 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The property crime rate in Keizer is 18.3 per 1,000 residents.
32%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 18.3 per 1,000 residents | 15.2 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.9 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Keizer1.9
Oregon3.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Keizer18.3
Oregon21.8
U.S.15.5
32nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
49th
percentile among OR towns
75
violent crimes reported in 2025
717
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers in Keizer
Keizer has mild winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 36° and about 1 inches of snow falls in a winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–48°
Spring42–62°
Summer53–80°
Fall44–65°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Oregon overall
Children under 18 are 24% of residents (20% statewide). 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 37% across Oregon. Keizer’s median age is 37.4 years.
37.4median age · OR 40.4
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
KeizerOregonUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school24%
Some college29%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.9 points). Across Oregon, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 37.9, men 37.0.
| Keizer | OR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.4% | 14% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.5% | 22.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.4% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 14.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade D
Keizer earns a D for cost of living
The typical Keizer home is worth about $447,000, about the same as a year ago, 9% below the Oregon typical home.
$447KZillow home value
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,424 a month | $1,413 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Keizer$447K
Oregon$493K
Market temperature
35
days on market
97.8%
sale-to-list price
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
27
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB−
Keizer has set aside 2.8% of its land for conservation
2.6 miles of trail in 17 parks and preserves.
#96for trails in OR
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
2.8%
conserved · 129 of 4,639 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keizer Rapids Park | 0.2 mi | 61 |
| 2. Keizer Little League Park | — | 16 |
| 3. Wallace House Park | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Keizer is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Keizer beats the Oregon average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 42% of adults have obesity in Keizer.
54%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Keizer | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
0 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Keizer | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with obesity | 41.6% | 33.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.2% | 8.5% |
Salem Hospital
4.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
52nd
percentile among OR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Keizer
20pages on Keizer
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 69% of OR districts · 11 schoolsSafetyC1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than OR on 0 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingD$447K typical home · up 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteB+$85K median household income · 7,466 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 71% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Keizer
Chemeketa Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salem2.6 mi$6,345 in-state tuitionWillamette UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Salem4.5 mi$51,156 tuitionWestern Oregon UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Monmouth14.8 mi$11,879 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Keizer residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oregon.
About Keizer
City in Oregon, United States
Keizer () is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States, along the 45th parallel. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 39,376, making it the 14th most populous city in Oregon. It lies in the Willamette Valley and is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named after pioneer Thomas Dove (T. D.) Keizur and his family, who arrived in the Wagon Train of 1843, and later filed donation land claims.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1982
- Area
- 7.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 131 ft
- ZIP code
- 97307
- Area code
- 503
Keizer’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Keizer.
SalemKeizer
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Keizer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keizer, OR a good place to live?
Keizer grades C− overall, better than 18% of U.S. towns and #87 of 142 in Oregon. It grades B− for health, C for safety and C for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Keizer, OR expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.