Willamina, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,216 Population 2,333/sq mi density
$56,211 Median Income $26,003 per capita
$265,300 Home Value $353,743 Zillow
$1,128 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,211 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$265,300 home value, $1,128/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Willamina, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,211
25% below
$26,003 per capita
Home Value
$265,300
6% below
Zillow: $353,743
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
3% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Willamina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
94%
Rent
97%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willamina a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willamina residents earn a median household income of $56,211 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,003. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Willamina is $265,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,743. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 29.9% 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 1974.

Education

6.6% of adults in Willamina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willamina has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,216
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,333/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,211
Per Capita$26,003
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A
Home Value$265,300
Rent$1,128
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$353,743
Housing Units899
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,773/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation233 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Willamina was founded in 1903.
The median home in Willamina was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Portland International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% 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.