West Linn: A Great Place to Live and Work
West Linn is a diverse city with a quality way of life that has attracted people since Robert Moore bought the first 1,000 acres of the town in the 1840s. With a rugged beauty that climbs from sea level at the Willamette River to the soaring views of the area's luxury hilltop homes, West Linn is home to 23,090 residents.
With Portland just eight miles to the north, many residents who live in West Linn make their living outside the city limits. Called the "City of Hills, Trees and Rivers", West Linn could also be called a city of neighborhoods — from the historic Willamette District with its pioneer-era dwellings to the contemporary architecture of newer settlements nestled in wooded highlands.
Among West Linn's unique features are its dedicated parks and open spaces, where residents and visitors can stroll among Douglas firs and take in panoramic views of the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers, with Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and the Cascade Range as a backdrop. West Linn's residents are among the best educated in Oregon, and earn incomes well above the state average.
Civic pride and a strong volunteer base benefit both the city government and the school district. The Old Fashioned Fair, a 50-year-old tradition held every July, brings the community together in a three-day celebration. West Linn is also just 20 minutes from the Portland International Airport. Access to downtown Portland is available via Highway 43 and Interstate-205.
