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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

Population2000201020242029
West Linn, OR22,36925,14927,36127,672

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-41,209
5-91,544
10-141,934
15-191,951
20-241,691
25-291,130
30-341,118
35-391,482
40-442,034
45-492,057
50-542,210
55-591,822
60-641,689
65-691,628
70-741,491
75-791,167
80-84678
85+526
18+21,425
Median Age44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

West Linn, OR2024
Total27,361.00
White Alone81.31%
Black Alone0.93%
American Indian Alone0.34%
Asian Alone5.66%
Pacific Islander Alone0.15%
Some Other Race1.56%
Two or More Races10.05%
Hispanic Origin6.06%
Diversity Index40.20

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

West Linn, OR2024 - 2029
Population0.23%
Households0.34%
Families0.26%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households8,1979,53810,16210,334
Housing Units8,73310,05010,52310,695
Owner Occupied Units8,0418,236
Renter Occupied Units2,1212,098
Vacant Units361361

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

West Linn, OR20242029
Median Home Value$793,293$860,150
Average Home Value$835,136$916,115
<$50,00040
$50,000 - $99,99920
$100,000 - $149,99920
$150,000 - $199,99960
$200,000 - $249,99980
$250,000 - $299,99960
$300,000 - $399,999449
$400,000 - $499,999429168
$500,000 - $749,9992,9342,235
$1,000,000 +9561,549

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later516
2000-20091,703
1990-19992,440
1980-19892,448
1970-19791,832
1960-1969541
1950-1959487
1940-1949155
1939 or Before437

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

West Linn, OR20242029
Median Household$142,338$158,783
Average Household$189,483$213,745
Per Capita$70,391$79,838

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Household Income

West Linn, OR2024
<$15,000491
$15,000 - $24,999230
$25,000 - $34,999234
$35,000 - $49,999569
$50,000 - $74,999984
$75,000 - $99,999940
$100,000 - $149,9991,839
$150,000 - $199,9991,708
$200,000+3,167

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+12,014
In-County Residents7,528
Out-of-County Residents4,309
Drive Alone7,785
Carpooled634
Public Transport179
Work at Home3,058
Motorcycle0
Bicycle87
Walked151
Other95
Less than 5 minutes175
5-9 minutes557
10-14 minutes964
15-19 minutes1,493
20-24 minutes1,849
25-29 minutes1,009
30-34 minutes1,141
35-39 minutes353
40-44 minutes371
45-59 minutes665
60-89 minutes298
90+ minutes81
Average Travel Time25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees5,831
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining2
Utilities0
Construction272
Manufacturing81
Wholesale Trade130
  
Retail Trade471
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers26
Furn & Home Furnish Str4
Electronics & Appl Store8
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip22
Food & Beverage Stores280
Health/Pers Care Stores12
Gasoline Stations66
Clothing/Accessory Store10
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music41
General Merchandise Str2
  
Transportation/Warehouse62
Information201
  
Finance & Insurance311
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn136
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv85
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other90
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing383
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv471
Legal Services101
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises38
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt112
Educational Services949
HealthCare/Social Assist874
Arts/Entertainment/Rec136
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs564
Accommodation3
Food Srv/Drinking Places561
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin402
Auto Repair/Maintenance14
Public Administration Emp355

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

West Linn, OR2024
<9th Grade138
Some High School326
GED502
Graduated High School1,465
Some College/No Degree2,954
Associates Degree1,146
Bachelor's Degree7,618
Graduate Degree4,883

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses849
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus68
Manufacturing Bus16
Wholesale Trade Bus18
  
Retail Trade Bus56
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus6
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus6
Food & Beverage Stores Bus15
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus3
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus14
General Merchandise Str Bus1
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus8
Information Bus19
  
Finance & Insurance Bus70
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus19
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus26
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus25
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus51
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus116
Legal Services Bus28
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus32
Educational Services Bus32
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus107
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus21
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus53
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus52
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus85
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus4
Public Administration Bus19

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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