Living in McMinnville, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McMinnville · Census data 2020–2024
McMinnville has 34,596 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $73,736 (11% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $432,800, the median rent is $1,380/month.
McMinnville at a glance
- Population
- 34,596
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $73,736State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $432,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,380/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McMinnville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McMinnville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McMinnville the median home value is $432,800, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,819 a month in housing costs.
McMinnville median household income
The median household income in McMinnville is $73,736 and the income per person is $35,302. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in McMinnville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,299
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.54
McMinnville demographics
- Population
- 34,596
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 12,795
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McMinnville ›
Education in McMinnville
25.8% of adults 25 and older in McMinnville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McMinnville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
McMinnville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinnville | 34,596 | $73,736 | $432,800 | $1,380 |
| Lafayette | 4,490 | $97,771 | $417,100 | $1,181 |
| Dayton | 2,675 | $91,184 | $410,800 | $1,861 |
| Carlton | 2,759 | $98,393 | $420,600 | $1,839 |
| Amity | 2,089 | $87,396 | $377,700 | $1,579 |
| Yamhill | 1,273 | $113,750 | $474,700 | $1,333 |
| Dundee | 3,213 | $106,681 | $493,100 | $2,115 |
| St. Paul | 469 | $138,409 | $541,700 | $1,500 |
| Sheridan | 6,339 | $70,785 | $328,800 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in McMinnville, OR?
The median household income in McMinnville is $73,736, 11% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McMinnville?
The median home value in McMinnville is $432,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in McMinnville?
The median gross rent in McMinnville is $1,380 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is McMinnville, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in McMinnville?
The median age in McMinnville is 38.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in McMinnville?
The average commute to work in McMinnville is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McMinnville?
The unemployment rate in McMinnville is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McMinnville?
25.8% of adults in McMinnville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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