West Linn, OR 97068 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

West Linn, OR—97068

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$749,000

0.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$146,000

39.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.3%

Median Rent

$2,450

10.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,450

3.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,600

3.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

3.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — West Linn, OR

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Linn, OR is $749,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.0%. This indicates that home prices in West Linn, OR are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$749,000	0.0%
Single Family	$772,000	0.0%
Condos	$295,000	-11.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — West Linn, OR

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Linn, OR is $2,690, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Linn, OR is studios: $1,200, 1-bedrooms: $1,580, 2-bedrooms: $1,870, 3-bedrooms: $2,930, 4-bedrooms: $3,970. The most common rental property sizes in West Linn, OR are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.1% and 21.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,450	$2,690
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,200
1 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,580
2 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,870
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,930
4 Bed Rent	$3,900	$3,970

Loading chart...

% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.3%

1 Bedroom

21.2%

2 Bedrooms

35.1%

3 Bedrooms

20.7%

4 Bedrooms

18.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — West Linn, OR

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Linn, OR is 68. This is a decrease of -6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$872,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	140	43.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	43.0%
Days on Market	88	-3.0%

Loading chart...

Demographics — West Linn, OR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Linn, OR has a population of 30,300, which has increased by 1.9% over the past 5 years. West Linn, OR is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 62.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 31.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	30,300	1.9%
% Under 18	25.1%	3.7%
% Seniors	19.1%	17.2%
% WFH	31.2%	205.9%
% w/ College Degree	62.9%	5.2%

Loading chart...

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Linn, OR is a predominantly white area, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Linn, OR is hispanic, making up 7.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.8% of the population in West Linn, OR, and this percentage has decreased by 10.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.1%	-3.7%
% Black	1.1%	-38.9%
% Hispanic	7.4%	54.2%
% Asian	4.9%	-14.0%
% Foreign Born	8.8%	-10.2%

Loading chart...

Mortgage and Risk — West Linn, OR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 592 mortgage originations in West Linn, OR, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in West Linn, OR. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	592
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

Loading chart...

Rentals and Section 8 — West Linn, OR

As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Linn, OR under the Section 8 program is 1.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Linn, OR, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	27
Total Units Section 8	25
% Rentals under Section 8	1.7%
% Occupied Section 8	83.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$640	$1,450	$2,090
2 Bedroom	$780	$1,600	$2,380
3 Bedroom	$460	$2,800	$3,260
4 Bedroom	-$70	$3,900	$3,830

West Linn, OR—97068

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Linn, OR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Linn, OR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Linn, OR

Demographics — West Linn, OR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Linn, OR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Linn, OR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Linn, OR

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Linn, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lake Oswego, OR

Oak Grove, Portland, OR

Gladstone, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Tualatin, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.9
Median Home Price	$749,000
Median Household Income	$146,000

West Linn, OR—97068

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — West Linn, OR

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — West Linn, OR

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — West Linn, OR

Demographics — West Linn, OR

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — West Linn, OR

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — West Linn, OR

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — West Linn, OR

Home Price to Income Ratio

West Linn, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lake Oswego, OR

Oak Grove, Portland, OR

Gladstone, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Tualatin, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in West Linn, OR 97068?

How have home prices in West Linn, OR 97068 changed over the past year?

What is the home price projection for West Linn, OR 97068?

What are the demographics of West Linn, OR 97068?

How long does it take homes to sell in West Linn, OR 97068?

What is the average rent price in West Linn, OR 97068?