Why West Linn
West Linn, Oregon, is situated approximately 15 miles south of Portland, along the west bank of the Willamette River in Clackamas County. Our city's residents enjoy a first-rate quality of life with exceptional schools, vibrant community life and high rates of home ownership. Within the last eight years, West Linn has been honored three times in Money Magazine's list of Best Places to Live. Bordered by natural areas and known as the “city of hills, trees and rivers,” West Linn is the ideal place to live, work and play.