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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

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Population

Population2000201020252030
West Linn, OR22,36425,14927,18027,239

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-41,159
5-91,389
10-141,933
15-191,980
20-241,766
25-291,276
30-341,094
35-391,313
40-441,801
45-491,984
50-542,172
55-591,921
60-641,710
65-691,597
70-741,526
75-791,265
80-84770
85+524
18+21,434
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

West Linn, OR2025
Total27,180.00
White Alone80.92%
Black Alone1.03%
American Indian Alone0.34%
Asian Alone5.79%
Pacific Islander Alone0.14%
Some Other Race1.58%
Two or More Races10.2%
Hispanic Origin6.18%
Diversity Index40.90

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

West Linn, OR2025 - 2030
Population0.04%
Households0.20%
Families0.01%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households8,1969,53810,18510,289
Housing Units8,73210,05010,55010,662
Owner Occupied Units8,1358,285
Renter Occupied Units2,0502,004
Vacant Units365373

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

West Linn, OR20252030
Median Home Value$811,369$867,829
Average Home Value$851,562$919,769
<$50,000344
$50,000 - $99,999207
$100,000 - $149,999261
$150,000 - $199,99970
$200,000 - $249,99990
$250,000 - $299,999141
$300,000 - $399,9996213
$400,000 - $499,999430170
$500,000 - $749,9992,5971,835
$1,000,000 +1,0451,372

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later449
2000-20091,636
1990-19992,696
1980-19892,360
1970-19791,772
1960-1969470
1950-1959441
1940-1949149
1939 or Before487

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

West Linn, OR20252030
Median Household$150,274$173,231
Average Household$206,400$230,510
Per Capita$77,372$87,100

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

West Linn, OR2025
<$15,000510
$15,000 - $24,999172
$25,000 - $34,999180
$35,000 - $49,999571
$50,000 - $74,9991,021
$75,000 - $99,999935
$100,000 - $149,9991,694
$150,000 - $199,9991,297
$200,000+3,805

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+11,798
In-County Residents7,672
Out-of-County Residents3,933
Drive Alone6,889
Carpooled606
Public Transport149
Work at Home3,765
Motorcycle0
Bicycle92
Walked149
Other138
Less than 5 minutes145
5-9 minutes379
10-14 minutes929
15-19 minutes1,374
20-24 minutes1,742
25-29 minutes1,012
30-34 minutes1,165
35-39 minutes299
40-44 minutes259
45-59 minutes437
60-89 minutes217
90+ minutes75
Average Travel Time24

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees5,436
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining5
Utilities0
Construction252
Manufacturing88
Wholesale Trade123
  
Retail Trade568
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers23
Furn & Home Furnish Str3
Electronics & Appl Store10
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip18
Food & Beverage Stores374
Health/Pers Care Stores12
Gasoline Stations71
Clothing/Accessory Store14
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music40
General Merchandise Str3
  
Transportation/Warehouse70
Information128
  
Finance & Insurance319
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn155
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv81
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other83
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing251
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv436
Legal Services91
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises48
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt115
Educational Services913
HealthCare/Social Assist897
Arts/Entertainment/Rec138
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs498
Accommodation3
Food Srv/Drinking Places495
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin348
Auto Repair/Maintenance14
Public Administration Emp236

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

West Linn, OR2025
<9th Grade92
Some High School336
GED281
Graduated High School1,370
Some College/No Degree3,001
Associates Degree1,254
Bachelor's Degree7,953
Graduate Degree4,666

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses847
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus70
Manufacturing Bus18
Wholesale Trade Bus18
  
Retail Trade Bus57
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus5
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus3
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus5
Food & Beverage Stores Bus16
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus15
General Merchandise Str Bus1
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus10
Information Bus19
  
Finance & Insurance Bus71
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus19
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus28
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus24
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus55
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus114
Legal Services Bus26
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus32
Educational Services Bus31
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus114
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus22
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus50
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus49
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus86
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus4
Public Administration Bus18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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