The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97068 sells for about $885,000, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +11% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,898 a month.
ZIP 97068 — West Linn
The West Linn housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $885,000, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase. Low inventory and high demand for top-tier school districts continue to drive price appreciation despite higher interest rates. Market activity has slowed slightly compared to last year, but remains robust for well-priced properties.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking a high-quality suburban environment with excellent schools and proximity to Portland's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 11.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 5.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97068, Clackamas County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
West Linn consistently reports low crime rates, generally ranking as one of the safer communities in the Portland metropolitan area.
The area is served by the highly-rated West Linn-Wilsonville School District, which is frequently recognized for strong academic performance and high graduation rates.
The geography faces moderate wildfire risk in forested areas and potential flood risks along the Willamette and Tualatin riverfronts.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a premier residential suburb of Portland, with limited new commercial development and a focus on preserving its suburban character.
Property taxes are assessed by Clackamas County based on real market value, with rates influenced by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute to Portland via I-205, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features extensive access to the Willamette and Tualatin rivers, numerous public parks like Mary S. Young Park, and proximity to local golf and trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and limited inventory, with rents slightly higher than the regional average due to the area's desirability.
The local economy is largely service-oriented, with many residents employed in the broader Portland metropolitan professional and tech sectors.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-205 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is strictly managed through urban growth boundaries, focusing on infill and residential preservation.
Clackamas County Assessment and Taxation manages property valuations and tax collections.
Parcels are subject to West Linn-Wilsonville School District and various local utility and fire district levies.
Insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk and general market adjustments in the Pacific Northwest.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hopscotch Portland4.811.6 mi
- Oaks Amusement Park4.48.7 mi
- Langer's Entertainment Center4.47.6 mi
- Bullwinkle's4.44.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park3.89.7 mi
- Moda Center4.512.7 mi
- Providence Park4.612 mi
- Oregon Convention Center4.512.5 mi
- Revolution Hall4.611.9 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.611.6 mi
- Powell's City of Books4.912.1 mi
- Oregon Zoo4.511.3 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.611.9 mi
- Providence Park4.612 mi
- International Rose Test Garden4.811.9 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.611.9 mi
- OMSI4.511.1 mi
- The Grotto4.715.1 mi
- Hopscotch Portland4.811.6 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.611.6 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.611.9 mi
- International Rose Test Garden4.811.9 mi
- Pioneer Courthouse Square4.411.8 mi
- Mt. Tabor Park4.812 mi
- Laurelhurst Park4.712.2 mi
- eNRG Kayaking4.83.9 mi
- River City Boat Sales & Marine Services4.86 mi
- RedTail Golf Center49.1 mi
- Eastmoreland Golf Course4.39 mi
- Langdon Farms Golf Club4.56.6 mi
- Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course4.68.1 mi
- Charbonneau Golf Club4.45.6 mi
- Washington Square4.48.6 mi
- Clackamas Town Center4.38 mi
- Uwajimaya Beaverton4.710.8 mi
- Bridgeport Village4.44.8 mi
- Fred Meyer413 mi
- Portland International Airport4.517 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.612.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large forested park with trails and river access.
Features boat ramps and riverfront recreation.
Primary retail and dining hub for the area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).