salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,160 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 100 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Linn?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Linn
| Size | West Linn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,622 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,121 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,742 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,342 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Linn overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Linn, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Linn
Life in West Linn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Linn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,790 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $770,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Linn, OR?
Renting in West Linn costs a median of about $2,554 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in West Linn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,160 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Linn cheap or expensive?
West Linn is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $158,008. It ranks 100th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Linn?
The median homeowner in West Linn pays $7,793 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is West Linn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Linn?
The median home value in West Linn is $770,200, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
26,935 people live in West Linn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.