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Living in McMinnville, OR
Explore McMinnville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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McMinnville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population34,596
Median Household Income$73,736
Median Home Value$432,800
Median Gross Rent$1,380
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.5%
Work From Home12.2%
Homeownership62.9%
Housing Vacancy3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
McMinnville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in McMinnville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in McMinnville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$432,800
Median Gross Rent$1,380
Homeownership62.9%
Housing Vacancy3.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for McMinnville, OR
Median Household Income$73,736
Unemployment5.5%
Work From Home12.2%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in McMinnville and how households are structured
Population34,596
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.5
McMinnville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in McMinnville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for McMinnville point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High83.3°F
Average Winter Low35.7°F
Annual Rainfall47.1 in.
Annual Snowfall13.3 in.
Seasonal Life in McMinnville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
McMinnville is located in Yamhill County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Yamhill County.
County Intelligence
McMinnville & Yamhill County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
McMinnville is located in Yamhill County, Oregon.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in McMinnville.
Current NarrowTheList data for McMinnville shows a population of about 34,596. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Yamhill County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for McMinnville.
For someone considering a move to McMinnville, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.