Living in West Linn, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Linn · Census data 2020–2024
West Linn has 26,935 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $146,507 (76% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $770,200, the median rent is $2,116/month.
West Linn at a glance
- Population
- 26,935
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $146,507State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $770,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $2,116/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Linn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in West Linn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Linn the median home value is $770,200, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,116 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,050 a month in housing costs.
West Linn median household income
The median household income in West Linn is $146,507 and the income per person is $68,601. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in West Linn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,395
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.71
West Linn demographics
- Population
- 26,935
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 9,844
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Linn ›
Education in West Linn
62% of adults 25 and older in West Linn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Linn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
West Linn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn | 26,935 | $146,507 | $770,200 | $2,116 |
| Stafford | 1,600 | $163,155 | $1,020,100 | — |
| Jennings Lodge | 7,971 | $71,054 | $462,100 | $1,669 |
| Gladstone | 11,977 | $91,250 | $480,700 | $1,740 |
| Oregon City | 37,755 | $97,829 | $555,800 | $1,708 |
| Oak Grove | 16,796 | $86,226 | $515,700 | $1,744 |
| Johnson City | 499 | $48,167 | $87,800 | — |
| Oatfield | 13,294 | $103,224 | $569,000 | $1,786 |
| Lake Oswego | 40,381 | $141,549 | $932,200 | $2,139 |
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What is the median household income in West Linn, OR?
The median household income in West Linn is $146,507, 76% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Linn?
The median home value in West Linn is $770,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in West Linn?
The median gross rent in West Linn is $2,116 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is West Linn, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in West Linn?
The median age in West Linn is 43.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in West Linn?
The average commute to work in West Linn is 24 minutes; 32.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Linn?
The unemployment rate in West Linn is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Linn?
62% of adults in West Linn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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