West Linn, Oregon
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 70% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 4% for walkability
- bottom 6% for monthly owner costs
West Linn is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 27,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sunny days and monthly owner costs.
Official websitewestlinnoregon.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.5 in1.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$134k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 8% of US places
Home Value$678k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 7% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.06%better than 46% of US places
Income Tax10.66%better than 12% of US places
State 9.90% + Local 0.76%
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.04%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.4 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.6 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days171 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 85% of US places
Comfortable Days126 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk59.4better than 59% of US places
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 87% of US places
School Quality85.8better than 79% of US places
Violent Crime250/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Property Crime1077/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Community
Population27,16795th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.9%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 56% of US places
Walkability13.6/20better than 96% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.8%better than 85% of US places
Amenities Nearby154.97better than 64% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Linn an affordable place to live?
- West Linn is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in West Linn?
- The median home value in West Linn is $678k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in West Linn?
- Median household income in West Linn is $134k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in West Linn?
- Median gross rent in West Linn is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is West Linn safe?
- West Linn is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 250/100k (better than 79%). Property crime is 1077/100k.
- What is the weather like in West Linn?
- West Linn averages 70°F in July and 42°F in January, with 50.4 in of annual precipitation and about 171 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in West Linn?
- Public-school quality in West Linn is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in West Linn?
- The average one-way commute in West Linn is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)