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Living in Willamina, OR
Explore Willamina and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.5 / 10
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Willamina at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,193
Median Household Income$58,906
Median Home Value$317,600
Median Gross Rent$1,170
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home10.7%
Homeownership60.5%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Willamina is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Willamina 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 Willamina
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$317,600
Median Gross Rent$1,170
Homeownership60.5%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
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 Willamina, OR
Median Household Income$58,906
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home10.7%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Willamina and how households are structured
Population2,193
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.7
Willamina 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 Willamina
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Willamina point to mild summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High70.5°F
Average Winter Low31.5°F
Annual Rainfall48.5 in.
Annual Snowfall1.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Willamina
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 highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
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
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Willamina & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Willamina spans Polk and Yamhill counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Willamina especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Willamina shows a population of about 2,193. 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
Polk County and Yamhill County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Willamina with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Willamina, 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.