West Linn, OR

 

West Linn, OR

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West Linn is nestled just 15 miles south of Portland along the Willamette River, with easy access to Interstate 205 and Highway 43. Residents enjoy exceptional schools, vibrant community life and thriving local businesses. A pioneer town known as "the city of hills, trees, and rivers," Oregonians move here for the scenic views of the Cascade Mountains, lush parks and many historic sites. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

27,150

Population
Growth Rate

0.10%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

41.400

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

10,207

Total Housing Units

10,603


Owner Occupied

8,143

Renter Occupied

2,064

Vacant

396

Median Home Value

$814,653


Average Home Value

$857,716

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.23%

Income Projection

Median Household

$159,389 $184,757


Average Household

$228,876 $266,328


Per Capita

$86,138 $100,975

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

851

Total Employed

5,084

Workers 16+

12,107

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

115

Employed

878

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

794

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

514

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

511

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

60

Employed

434

2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

115

Employed

426

Some
High School

292

Graduated
High School

1,676

Associates
Degree

1,295

Bachelor's
Degree

7,261

Graduate
Degree

5,130

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

7,886

Non-Resident Commuters

4,025

Drive Alone

7,152

Carpooled

451

Public

105

Work At Home

3,922

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09