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Is McMinnville a Good Place to Live? McMinnville, Oregon: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
McMinnville ranks #749 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #134 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Oregon. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-1.6%, #180 of 182) and high living costs (105.4, #189 of 208).
McMinnville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with McMinnville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in McMinnville?
McMinnville's cost of living index is 105.4, 5% above the US level of 100 and #958 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,380/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $479,385, 3% below the typical Oregon home ($496,113).
| Measure | McMinnville | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 105.4#958 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $479,385#776 of 1,187 | $496,113 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,669/mo#475 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $432,800#856 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,380/mo#616 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 5.9x#1024 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.5%#727 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
McMinnville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. McMinnville is in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro.
Oregon housing market →Is McMinnville safe?
McMinnville recorded 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 50% below the US rate of 328 and 48% below Oregon's 311. That ranks #265 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #51 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by McMinnville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,298 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | McMinnville | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 163#265 of 1,085 | 311 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,298#357 of 1,085 | 2,118 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in McMinnville?
The median household in McMinnville earns $73,736, 11% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% below Oregon ($85,220). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.3%). 16% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | McMinnville | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $73,736#731 of 1,312 | $85,220 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 5.3%#896 of 1,058 | 5.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 16%#922 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -1.6%#1127 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in McMinnville?
The median resident of McMinnville is 38.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #946 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | McMinnville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 38.9 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 25.8%#946 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 62.9% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are McMinnville's schools and health?
McMinnville's 8 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $15,368 spent per pupil. 37.9% of adults are obese and 12.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | McMinnville | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 81.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.8#816 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $15,368#534 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 37.9%#1002 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 12.3%#839 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.6%#775 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11.2%#806 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,034 students are enrolled in McMinnville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in McMinnville?
The average commute in McMinnville is 20.8 minutes (Oregon 23.2); 0.3% of workers take transit and 12.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index McMinnville scores 14.6 of 20 (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 65.3°F and winters 41.7°F, with 37.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | McMinnville | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 20.8 min#406 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 5.4%#634 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 70.4% | 65.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 12.2% | 17.1% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 14.6#72 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.3 | 35.2 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 51 | 35.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 55.7 | 37.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 60.5 | 39.7 | 3 |
| May | 68 | 44.3 | 2 |
| Jun | 73.7 | 48.3 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 82.7 | 51.9 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 83.1 | 51.9 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 77 | 48.2 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 64 | 42.3 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 52.6 | 37.9 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 46.5 | 34.4 | 6.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mcminnville Muni Airport.
| Measure | McMinnville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 52.9°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 65.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 41.7°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 37.6 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mcminnville Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in McMinnville?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in McMinnville's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Yamhill County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
| Measure | McMinnville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.18%#866 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Yamhill County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Yamhill County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.087% | 97% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0019% | 50% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.073% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does McMinnville compare with similar-size cities?
McMinnville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #134 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 34,596.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #749 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 | 20.8 min |
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #494 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data | 31.9 min |
| Butte, MTPop. 35,052 | #654 | 55.8 | $61,857 | $856/mo | no data | 16.9 min |
| University City, MOPop. 34,685 | #252 | 63.2 | $80,694 | $1,319/mo | 319 | 21.5 min |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #485 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 | 15.3 min |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #486 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 | 13.9 min |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #1220 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 | 18.9 min |
| Alabaster, ALPop. 33,917 | #207 | 64.3 | $91,357 | $1,372/mo | 95 | 30.6 min |
| Leawood, KSPop. 33,809 | #22 | 72.6 | $185,625 | $1,983/mo | 71 | 20.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does McMinnville compare with the rest of Oregon?
McMinnville ranks #12 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 54.2 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn 13% below the Oregon median. Violent crime is 48% below the statewide rate. Homes are 3% below the typical Oregon home.
| City | Rank in OR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, ORPop. 33,106 | #1 | 75.7 | $167,735 | $2,245/mo | no data |
| Lake Oswego, ORPop. 40,381 | #2 | 68.7 | $141,549 | $2,139/mo | 55 |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #3 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 |
| Hillsboro, ORPop. 108,231 | #4 | 60.9 | $106,409 | $1,978/mo | 288 |
| Tigard, ORPop. 56,011 | #5 | 60.9 | $108,823 | $1,782/mo | 256 |
| Beaverton, ORPop. 97,812 | #6 | 60.0 | $98,622 | $1,826/mo | 253 |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #7 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data |
| Redmond, ORPop. 36,092 | #8 | 58.7 | $84,164 | $1,628/mo | 204 |
| Oregon City, ORPop. 37,755 | #9 | 57.8 | $97,829 | $1,708/mo | 265 |
| Corvallis, ORPop. 59,960 | #10 | 56.7 | $65,012 | $1,391/mo | 173 |
| Portland, ORPop. 641,165 | #11 | 54.3 | $90,919 | $1,655/mo | 702 |
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #12 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 |
| Keizer, ORPop. 39,082 | #13 | 54.1 | $84,813 | $1,424/mo | 217 |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #14 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #15 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 |
| Eugene, ORPop. 179,591 | #16 | 51.9 | $66,562 | $1,402/mo | 347 |
| Salem, ORPop. 178,865 | #17 | 51.9 | $75,487 | $1,400/mo | 424 |
| Springfield, ORPop. 61,499 | #18 | 50.7 | $68,761 | $1,258/mo | 285 |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #19 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 |
| Grants Pass, ORPop. 39,311 | #20 | 47.5 | $59,646 | $1,217/mo | 369 |
All 20 Oregon cities we track, by overall score. Oregon statewide: median income $85,220, violent crime 311.2 per 100,000.
How is McMinnville's score calculated?
McMinnville scores 54.2 out of 100, #749 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oregon's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in McMinnville. Similar-size median 52.9.
44.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by McMinnville's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
87.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in McMinnville. Similar-size median 52.2.
46.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in McMinnville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
60.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
McMinnville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
59.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in McMinnville. Similar-size median 46.7.
42.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in McMinnville. Similar-size median 44.2.
20.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in McMinnville. Similar-size median 47.3.
55.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across McMinnville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
71.6 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
32.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: McMinnville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories McMinnville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in McMinnville
Is McMinnville, OR a good place to live?
McMinnville ranks #749 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #134 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Oregon. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-1.6%, #180 of 182) and high living costs (105.4, #189 of 208).
What is the cost of living in McMinnville?
McMinnville's cost of living index is 105.4, 5% above the US level of 100 and #958 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,380/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $479,385, 3% below the typical Oregon home ($496,113).
What is the crime rate in McMinnville?
McMinnville recorded 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 50% below the US rate of 328 and 48% below Oregon's 311. That ranks #265 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #51 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by McMinnville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,298 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in McMinnville?
The median household in McMinnville earns $73,736, 11% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% below Oregon ($85,220). Unemployment is 5.3% (US 4.3%). 16% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in McMinnville?
Median rent in McMinnville is $1,380/mo (Census), #616 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,669/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in McMinnville?
The typical home value in McMinnville is $479,385, down 1.2% in a year, against $496,113 for Oregon and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $432,800.
How are the public schools in McMinnville?
McMinnville's 8 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $15,368 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in McMinnville?
The average commute is 20.8 minutes, #406 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Oregon. 5.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in McMinnville?
McMinnville averages 52.9°F over the year, 65.3°F in summer and 41.7°F in winter, with 37.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is McMinnville walkable?
McMinnville scores 14.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is McMinnville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Yamhill County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
Who lives in McMinnville?
McMinnville has 34,596 residents. The median resident of McMinnville is 38.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 25.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #946 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does McMinnville compare with the rest of Oregon?
McMinnville ranks #12 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 54.2 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn 13% below the Oregon median. Violent crime is 48% below the statewide rate. Homes are 3% below the typical Oregon home.
What cities are similar in size to McMinnville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to McMinnville's population of 34,596 are Prairieville, LA (#494 overall), Butte, MT (#654 overall), University City, MO (#252 overall), Lewiston, ID (#485 overall), and Kearney, NE (#486 overall). McMinnville is #749.