Something is changing in how American families buy homes, and West Linn's combination of riverside quality of life, strong Clackamas County schools, and Oregon's ADU framework creates genuine options for extended families who want premium community character alongside practical multigenerational housing. Multigenerational homebuying reached a record 17 percent of all purchases nationally in the most recent tracking period, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Why Multigenerational Living Is Growing
According to NAR's analysis, 41 percent of recent multigenerational buyers cited caring for aging parents as the primary motivation. Cost savings ranked second at 36 percent, and adult children returning home represented 21 percent of motivations. West Linn's premium pricing within Clackamas County means that multigenerational households pooling two income streams can access the community's riverfront character and strong school system in ways that would be significa...
