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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

27,180

Population
Growth Rate

0.04%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

40.900

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

10,185

Total Housing Units

10,550


Owner Occupied

8,135

Renter Occupied

2,050

Vacant

365

Median Home Value

$811,369


Average Home Value

$851,562

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.40%

Income Projection

Median Household

$150,274 $173,231


Average Household

$206,400 $230,510


Per Capita

$77,372 $87,100

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

847

Total Employed

5,436

Workers 16+

11,798

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

913

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

114

Employed

897

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

57

Employed

568

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

498

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

49

Employed

495

2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

114

Employed

436

Some
High School

336

Graduated
High School

1,370

Associates
Degree

1,254

Bachelor's
Degree

7,953

Graduate
Degree

4,666

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

7,672

Non-Resident Commuters

3,933

Drive Alone

6,889

Carpooled

606

Public

149

Work At Home

3,765

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25