At a Glance
Median Income
$138,526
$66,914 per capita
Home Value
$733,300
Zillow: $760,743
Median Rent
$2,006/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
251 sunny days/yr
How West Linn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Linn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Linn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Linn residents earn a median household income of $138,526 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,914. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Linn is $733,300 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $760,743. Median rent is $2,006/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
West Linn reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in West Linn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Linn has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population27,065
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density3,643/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,526
Per Capita$66,914
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$733,300
Rent$2,006
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$760,743
Housing Units10,559
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in West Linn was built in 1987.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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