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West Linn, OR—97068

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$778,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$146,000
39.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
42
8.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.1%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Linn, OR

As of May '26, the median home price in West Linn, OR is $778,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in West Linn, OR are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$778,0000.4%
Single Family $804,0000.2%
Condos $304,000-9.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $249,000
    -7.1%
    2 Bed
    		$418,000-2.6%
    3 Bed
    		$662,0000.3%
    4 Bed
    		$900,0000.2%
    5 Bed $1,111,6910.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.1%
    1 Bedroom
    6.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    11.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    35.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    11.9%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage 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
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    % 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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Linn, OR is 42. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$804,000-11.0%
    Listing Count
    		22028.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%28.0%
    Days on Market
    		428.0%
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    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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		30,3001.9%
    % Under 18
    		25.1%3.7%
    % Seniors
    		19.1%17.2%
    % WFH
    		31.2%205.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		62.9%5.2%
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    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

    MetricLatest Census5-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%
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    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

    MetricZip 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%
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    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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — West Linn, OR

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.1
    Median Home Price$778,000
    Median Household Income$146,000

    West Linn, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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