West Linn, Oregon Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Linn, OR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,113 | 4,252,306 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2850.4 | 43.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.75% | 0.82% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,391 | 1,717,698 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Linn grew by 18.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,113 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Linn is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.2% of residents. That is 5.3 points above Oregon as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,037 17.5% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,294 18.6% -4.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,823 25.2% +5.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,068 17.6% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oregon, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in West Linn and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Oregon 50.1%
- Men 50.1% Oregon 49.9%
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Economy
West Linn has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,144 | $83,617 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.83% | 5.70% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Linn is about 78% higher than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $371,580 | $406,603 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,220 | $1,525 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Linn is about 13.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,220 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Linn spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 20.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.4 | 40.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 168 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,861 | $5,203 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 31.7% | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,451 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,138 | 967 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Linn is 23 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
West Linn has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | 2.41 | 2.53 |
Health
West Linn has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.3% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
West Linn, OR Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Linn, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn, OR | 23,113 | $149,144 #1/2 | $371,580 #2/2 | 22.7 min #1/2 |
| Oregon City, OR | 23,774 | $93,898 | $480,710 | 25.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Linn, Oregon.
What is the population of West Linn, Oregon?
About 23,113 people live in West Linn, Oregon, in 8,391 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is West Linn, Oregon urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, West Linn, Oregon has 2,850 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 33 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in West Linn, Oregon?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($371,580 against $149,144), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,220 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in West Linn, Oregon?
59.9% of adults in West Linn, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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