Population
Hercules
26,245
West Linn
27,065
Median Income
Hercules
$130,583
West Linn
$138,526
Home Value
Hercules
$741,200
West Linn
$733,300
Rent
Hercules
$3,003
West Linn
$2,006
Crime Rate
Hercules
1.68
West Linn
0.57
Cost of Living
Hercules
236.8
West Linn
219.1
Avg Temp
Hercules
N/A
West Linn
N/A
Unemployment
Hercules
4.7%
West Linn
5.1%
How Similar Are Hercules & West Linn?
West Linn is Hercules's #15 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hercules
26,245
West Linn
27,065
Both cities have similar populations — Hercules at 26,245 and West Linn at 27,065.
Violent Crime
Hercules
1.68
West Linn
0.57
Hercules's violent crime is significantly higher than West Linn's — 66% difference.
Property Crime
Hercules
6.73
West Linn
7.77
West Linn has a 13% higher property crime than Hercules.
Political Leaning
Hercules
29.4%
West Linn
43.6%
Both cities lean Democratic, but West Linn has a stronger Democratic lean (33% difference).
Unemployment
Hercules
4.7%
West Linn
5.1%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Hercules
$130,583
West Linn
$138,526
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Hercules
$741,200
West Linn
$733,300
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
Hercules
34.5%
West Linn
43.1%
West Linn has a 20% higher education than Hercules.
Demographics
Hercules
16.8%
West Linn
82.5%
West Linn's demographics is significantly higher than Hercules's — 80% difference.
Cost of Living
Hercules
236.8
West Linn
219.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Hercules and West Linn share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Hercules
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West Linn
West Linn leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — West Linn leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWest Linn has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,922 vs $2,912 in Hercules (52% lower). West Linn has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,677 vs $2,385 in Hercules (42% lower). West Linn scores 287.5 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 350.0 in Hercules.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Linn has a median rent of $2,006 vs $3,003 in Hercules (50% lower). Hercules has a vacancy rate of 3.1% compared to 5.4% in West Linn. West Linn has a single-family homes of 82.1% compared to 78.6% in Hercules.
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Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — West Linn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Linn has a work from home of 31.9% compared to 18.1% in Hercules. West Linn has a per capita income of $66,914 vs $56,098 in Hercules (16% higher). Hercules: 14,530 vs West Linn: 12,560 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety — Hercules leads
Source: FBI UCRWest Linn has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.08 compared to 0.34 in Hercules. West Linn has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.38 compared to 1.35 in Hercules. West Linn has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.57 compared to 1.68 in Hercules.
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Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Schools & Education — West Linn leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWest Linn has a bachelor's degree or higher of 43.1% compared to 34.5% in Hercules. West Linn has a high school diploma or higher of 49.7% compared to 44.8% in Hercules.
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Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Linn has a population of 27,065, about 1x the size of Hercules (26,245).
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Hercules
West Linn
Healthcare — West Linn leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWest Linn: 4 vs Hercules: 3 for with emergency services. West Linn: 3.4 vs Hercules: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHercules has a public transit of 9.1% compared to 1.3% in West Linn. West Linn has a bicycle of 0.8% compared to 0.1% in Hercules. West Linn has a work from home of 31.9% compared to 18.1% in Hercules.
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