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McMinnville.
About
Life in McMinnville
McMinnville offers a solid small-city lifestyle with genuine job diversity—your top employers range from Willamette Valley Medical Center to Linfield University to a major steel mill, so you're not dependent on a single industry. The wine economy is real and shapes the social calendar, but it's not overwhelming; the city has actual manufacturing and service jobs alongside it. The commute to Portland is manageable at about 20 minutes, making it doable if you need city work.
McMinnville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in McMinnville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In McMinnville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.1%), and 13.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in McMinnville
In McMinnville, rent runs 10% below the OR average, and home values are 9% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,619
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $478,561 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in McMinnville
Unemployment in McMinnville is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What McMinnville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How McMinnville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In McMinnville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in McMinnville runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,298.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
McMinnville Police Department
Natural DisastersFrost/Freeze most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yamhill County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yamhill County, which includes McMinnville, the most common type is frost/freeze, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 3 | Frost/Freeze | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yamhill County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, OR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 24 miles from McMinnville) is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, OR (24 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
McMinnville has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
13.3"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
46
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
158
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 5.51" |
| Feb | 51°F | 35°F | 4.08" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.17" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 2.99" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 1.99" |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 1.32" |
| Jul | 83°F | 52°F | 0.25" |
| Aug | 83°F | 52°F | 0.36" |
| Sep | 77°F | 48°F | 1.30" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.48" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 5.74" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 6.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in McMinnville
McMinnville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Willamette Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Newberg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in McMinnville
McMinnville's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in McMinnville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,621 students · in-state tuition $52,650 · 74% graduate · median earnings $81,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,699 students · in-state tuition $44,430 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for McMinnville
McMinnville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in McMinnville
Mcminnville Public Library
225 Nw Adams St, Mcminnville
Cities Near McMinnville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
McMinnville FAQ
Is McMinnville, Oregon affordable?⌄
McMinnville's median rent is $1,380/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $73,736/year. Median home value is $432,800.
Is McMinnville, Oregon safe?⌄
McMinnville's violent crime rate was 163 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1298 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in McMinnville, Oregon?⌄
McMinnville has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in McMinnville, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in McMinnville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,380/month and median household income is $73,736/year. The median home value is $432,800. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in McMinnville, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in McMinnville is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from