Question 1

Is Redmond, OR or West Linn, OR cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Redmond, OR is cheaper. The median home price in Redmond, OR is approximately $424,200 and in West Linn, OR it is approximately $701,300 — a difference of $277,100.

Question 2

Is Redmond, OR or West Linn, OR safer?

Accepted Answer

West Linn, OR scores higher on safety. Redmond, OR has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. West Linn, OR has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Redmond, OR or West Linn, OR more walkable?

Accepted Answer

West Linn, OR is more walkable. Redmond, OR has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and West Linn, OR has a Walk Score of 14/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Redmond, OR or West Linn, OR?

Accepted Answer

West Linn, OR has higher-rated schools. Redmond, OR has a school rating of 8/10 and West Linn, OR has a rating of 8.6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Redmond, OR or West Linn, OR?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Redmond, OR	West Linn, OR
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$424K ✓ Lower price	$701K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$78K	$144K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	14/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	2/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	31/100	80/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	45 min	20 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8/10	8.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsFirst‑time home buyersCommuters to Portland	FamiliesRetireesProfessionals

Redmond, OR vs West Linn, OR

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