West Linn, OR
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$240 per SF Avg asking sale price
$25 per SF Avg asking lease rate
3,111 SF Avg unit lease size
23,126 SF Avg building size for sale
6.33% Average cap rate

West Linn's Demographic Profile

West Linn has 9,915 households and a median income of $131,311, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 26,910
# Households 9,915
Median age 45
Median household income $131,311
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,143
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Linn $404 10,615 SF 6.75%
Tualatin $414 6,538 SF 6.75%
Lake Oswego $395 23,442 SF 6.75%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tualatin $235 37,310 SF 6.70%
Lake Oswego $177 121,225 SF 5.00%
Oak Grove $296 13,213 SF 6.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Linn $231 11,301 SF
Gladstone $368 14,840 SF
Tualatin $370 2,160 SF
Lake Oswego $414 16,052 SF
Oak Grove $250 5,400 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Linn $180 21,019 SF 6.69%
Lake Oswego $305 26,357 SF 6.22%
Oregon City $261 12,467 SF 6.25%
Milwaukie $280 15,243 SF 6.69%
Tigard $242 33,790 SF 6.37%

Commercial Properties For Sale in West Linn

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

17635 SE McLoughlin Blvd

Milwaukie, OR 97267

  • 5,400 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $1,350,000
For Sale

Forest Park Mobile Village

Oregon City, OR 97045

  • 240,016 SF Multifamily
  • 5.71% Cap Rate
  • $4,750,000
For Sale

Riverview Heights

West Linn, OR 97068

  • 13,500 SF Multifamily
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

BFG Plaza

Oregon City, OR 97045

  • 12,549 SF Office Building
  • $895,000
For Sale

The White Rabbit Building

Oregon City, OR 97045

  • 2,031 SF Retail Building
  • $725,000
For Sale

Specialty mixed use Investment sale

West Linn, OR 97068

  • 16,700 SF Specialty
  • $1,700,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether West Linn pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
West Linn $240 23,126 SF
Gladstone $372 56,593 SF
Tualatin $304 27,968 SF
Lake Oswego $370 24,037 SF
Oak Grove $393 15,696 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places West Linn alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in West Linn or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
West Linn 26,910 9,915 45 $131,311 3 2,143 1%
Gladstone 11,994 4,685 42 $90,028 3 1,807 2%
Lake Oswego 43,188 18,003 48 $123,925 2 5,585 3%
Oak Grove 18,013 7,618 46 $77,162 2 2,960 3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in West Linn, OR and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in West Linn

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Is West Linn a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

West Linn offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in West Linn?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in West Linn. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in West Linn?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for West Linn. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does West Linn compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to West Linn. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for West Linn acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in West Linn, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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