West Linn, also called the City of Hills, Trees and Rivers, is home to 23,000 residents and is one of the fastest growing communities in the Portland metro area. The 7.5-square-mile area has a good mix of older homes and established neighborhoods along the Willamette River, as well as luxury hilltop homes with picturesque views.

Among West Linn's distinctive attributes are its 944 acres of dedicated greenspaces, including 20 different parks, where residents and visitors can enjoy Douglas firs and take in panoramic views of the Willamette and Tualatin rivers. Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and the Cascade ranges can be seen in the background. The Willamette neighborhood offers 12 city blocks of historic residential and commercial properties, many from the 1885 to 1915 period. Newer homes are primarily located in the hills, with desired amenities such as formal dining rooms, entertainment centers, three-car garages, monster kitchens, and breathtaking views.

The quality of a community's public school system is a measure of its concern for its children and for the future of the community as a whole. West Linn schools always get strong positive ratings, drawing families in from all over to benefit from the smaller community and quality of life. In 2005, CNN named West Linn one of the 100 Best Places to Live, ranking it 44 out of 100. The community offers many preschools, private schools, as well as colleges and universities.

West Linn 2007 Home Prices

•   Average price for homes sold in West Linn in 2007:   $497,804
•   Median price for homes sold in West Linn in 2007:   $444,900
•   2007 price appreciation in West Linn:   15%
•   5-year price appreciation in West Linn:   56%
•   2007 metro area home prices:   The average price was $342,900 (6.3% appreciation from 2006) and the median price was $290,000 (7.2% appreciation from 2006).