McMinnville, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,493 Population 3,260/sq mi density
$70,060 Median Income $33,485 per capita
$391,100 Home Value $479,385 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,060 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$391,100 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

McMinnville, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,060
7% below
$33,485 per capita
Home Value
$391,100
39% above
Zillow: $479,385
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
36% below
1,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How McMinnville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McMinnville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
139%
Rent
111%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McMinnville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McMinnville residents earn a median household income of $70,060 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,485. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McMinnville is $391,100 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,385. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

McMinnville reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,434/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.1% of adults in McMinnville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McMinnville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population34,493
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,260/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,060
Per Capita$33,485
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

B+
Home Value$391,100
Rent$1,290
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$479,385
Housing Units13,409
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

F
Violent244/100K
Property1,434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary154/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,773/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation164 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Did You Know?

McMinnville was founded in 1856.
The median home in McMinnville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Portland International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.