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West Linn, OR


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West Linn, Oregon

Introduction to West Linn, Oregon

West Linn, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 11 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 22,261 residents.

West Linn History

West Linn was first settled in 1839 by Major Robert Moore, who fought in the War of 1812. Prior to that, Native Americans inhabited the area. It was platted in early 1843 and was then known as Robin's Nest. On December 22, 1845, the city was renamed Linn City, after Senator Dr. Lewis Fields Linn. It was incorporated as West Linn in 1913. In 1916, the city merged with the town of Willamette.

West Linn and nearby Attractions

  • Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
  • Willamette Falls Viewpoint
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
  • World Forestry Center

Things To Do In West Linn

West Linn has many parks, including the Sahallie-Illahee Park, the Mary S Young Park, Burns Island Park, Cedar Island Park, Hammerle Park and Maddax Woods. Visitors can also go to the Willamette Falls Viewpoint. The city offers easy access to the Molalla River State Park, the Tryon Creek State Natural Area and the Mary S. Young State Recreation Area as well. Visitors can also pay a visit to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Children's Museum, the Harlow House Museum, the Willamette Stone State Heritage Site or the McLoughlin House National Historic Site. In addition, West Linn hosts the Arts Festival every September.

West Linn Transportation

Portland International Airport is located close by.

West Linn Higher Education

Lewis and Clark College, Portland State University and Clackamas Community College are located nearby.

High Points

West Linn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyWest Linn Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWest Linn Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWest Linn College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWest Linn Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWest Linn People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWest Linn Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%West Linn Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%West Linn Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of West Linn, OR

Comparing West Linn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime86

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