How many renters in West Linn, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.6% (±11.8 points) of renting households in West Linn, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.6% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.6% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Linn
| Share of income spent on rent | West Linn | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±4.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±4.4 points) | 11.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±5.7 points) | 14.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.7% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.0% (±7.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.6% (±9.0 points) | 44.6% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
West Linn against Clackamas County, its state and the nation
| West Linn | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.6% (±11.8 points) | 53.3% (±2.3 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.6% (±9.0 points) | 44.6% (±2.0 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±2.3 points) | 31.9% (±1.1 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,920 (±$25,524) | $66,020 (±$1,988) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,116 (±$172) | $1,758 (±$23) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In West Linn, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clackamas County (53.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clackamas County, West Linn ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 300.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near West Linn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn | — | 60.6% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Stafford | 2.1 mi | 88.7% (±53.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Lodge | 2.2 mi | 56.5% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 2.6 mi | 58.5% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon City | 2.9 mi | 52.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 3.2 mi | 55.7% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oatfield | 3.8 mi | 69.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 3.9 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Oswego | 4.4 mi | 47.2% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stafford | 88.7% (±53.6 points) |
| 2 | Oatfield | 69.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 3 | Beavercreek | 69.2% (±37.8 points) |
| 4 | Sandy | 68.3% (±18.9 points) |
| 5 | Milwaukie | 61.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 6 | Mount Hood Villages | 61.1% (±33.9 points) |
| 7 | West Linn | 60.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 8 | Johnson City | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 9 | Gladstone | 58.5% (±11.5 points) |
| 10 | Estacada | 58.4% (±41.6 points) |
| 11 | Happy Valley | 56.9% (±12.0 points) |
| 12 | Jennings Lodge | 56.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 13 | Oak Grove | 55.7% (±8.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Clackamas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Linn
Are renters in West Linn rent-burdened?
60.6% of renting households in West Linn pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in West Linn spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Linn, OR spends 32.9% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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