West Linn, Oregon

Small Oregon city with local appeal

Pacific Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

West Linn is an Oregon city with a population of approximately 26,629, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $779,602. Median household income is $134,116.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,629 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $779,602 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $134,116 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25 minutes
  • Part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,629

Source: Census ACS

$779,602

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$134,116

Source: Census ACS

25 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

151 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clackamas County (county-level results)

53%
44%
Democrat 126,979
Republican 103,832
Leans D+9.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 26.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 57.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 57.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.1

Location

West Linn, OR (45.3669, -122.6480)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.