Redmond, WA vs West Linn, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.6). West Linn leads in cost of living index (151 vs 191). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $134,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 80,280 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+9.7 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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C-
70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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