Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
West Linn
West Linn, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,648
Population
26,910
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Experience small-town tranquility near big-city amenities
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Luxurious
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Historic
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Supportive
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Picturesque
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Suburban West Linn rests on the Willamette and Tualatin rivers about 12 miles southeast of Portland. Home to 17 parks and countless trees, West Linn is known as the City of Hills, Trees, and Rivers with plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
Predominantly a residential community, West Linn is often ranked among the best places to live in Oregon. Families settle down in West Linn for the top-ranked public schools, low crime rate, short commute times, and stunning natural beauty. Convenience to Route 43 and I-205 makes getting around from West Linn easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$131,311
Average: $154,439
Education
12,869
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,878
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Linn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Linn, OR is $1,398 for a studio, $1,668 for one bedroom, $2,028 for two bedrooms, and $2,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Linn has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,668/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$3,600/month
2,390 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Linn, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
217 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
752 Students
Public
Grades K-8
109 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,905 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
- McLoughlin House
- Luscher Farm
- John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center
- North Clackamas Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.