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West Linn, Oregon

city · Clackamas County

At a glance

26,935
Population
$770,200
Median home value (all homes)
154% above U.S. median
$779,602
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,116/mo
Median rent
57% above U.S. median
$146,507
Median household income
87% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
27.09%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 148 — 48% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing172% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities7% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost22% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates62%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West Linn Economic Development
Official City of West Linn Economic Development page with staff bios and contact details; provides information about the Economic Development Committee, Tax Increment Financing District, and related development resources.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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