University Place, 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.
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.5). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $89,658). University Place leads in cost of living index (132 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | University Place, WA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1696) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 35,049 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,353 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $89,658 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+9.7 |
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64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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