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Learn More About Assisted Living in West Linn, OR

This scenic Portland suburb on the banks of the Willamette features trail-filled riverside parks, evergreen-lined residential streets, Cascade views, and charming retail areas like the Willamette Historic District. Known as the “city of hills, trees and rivers,” West Linn offers a serene retirement where natural treasures can be found in just about any direction, and big-city attractions are never far away.

In West Linn, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in West Linn, OR

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2019 was about $4,300 in West Linn, $4,600 in the Portland area, and $4,500 in the state of Oregon.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in West Linn are rated 14 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated many points higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
114	123	126	110	109	115

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$109,061 per year	$62,504 per year	$90,670 per year	$46,504 per year	$48,671 per year	$6,843 per year	$1,053 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service West Linn include:

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency care, joint replacement, physical therapy, ICU

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, spine surgery

Legacy Meridian Park Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

West Linn, like most of the Portland area, has a Mediterranean climate. Summers tend to be warm and dry; winters are mild, cloudy, and rainy with small amounts of snow. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during November and December at about 83%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
42°F	48°F	36°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69°F	83°F	56°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 86

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 46″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
45	15.8%	26,014	3,551.2 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	6.6%	1.7%	6.1%	0.2%	3.7%	81.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Portland: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
49.5%	43.4%	7.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in West Linn include:

• Oregon City Arch Bridge
• Willamette Falls
• McLean House

Outdoor attractions in West Linn:

• West Bridge Park
• Camassia Nature Preserve
• Maddox Woods
• Mary S. Young Park
• Cedar Island Park
• Willamette River Water Trail

West Linn’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• West Linn Street Dance (festival)
• Music in the Park — Tanner Creek Park
• West Linn Adult Community Center
• Central Village (shopping)
• Downtown Willamette — Willamette Falls Drive (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

Public transportation in West Linn is available via the TriMet, which operates bus routes and a rail system throughout the Portland area. For seniors, TriMet offers reduced rares and its LIFT Paratransit Service.