McMinnville, Oregon
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 9% for cost of living
McMinnville is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 34,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and cost of living.
Official websitemcminnvilleoregon.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 7.0 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$63kbetter than 9% of US places
Home Value$365k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 26% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.18%better than 17% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 52% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.1 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.3 inbetter than 56% of US places
Sunny Days206 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days110 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.1better than 35% of US places
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality54.0better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime1028/100kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Crime2314/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Community
Population34,43296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.146th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3770th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.5%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability14.4/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.6%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby24.69better than 24% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is McMinnville an affordable place to live?
- McMinnville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $63k, better than 9% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McMinnville?
- The median home value in McMinnville is $365k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McMinnville?
- Median household income in McMinnville is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McMinnville?
- Median gross rent in McMinnville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McMinnville safe?
- McMinnville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1028/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 2314/100k.
- What is the weather like in McMinnville?
- McMinnville averages 68°F in July and 42°F in January, with 47.1 in of annual precipitation and about 206 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McMinnville?
- Public-school quality in McMinnville is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McMinnville?
- The average one-way commute in McMinnville is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)