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McMinnville, Oregon

McMinnville, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 20 miles NW of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. McMinnville contains a population of approximately 26,499.

The People and Families of McMinnville

In McMinnville, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McMinnville had a median family income of $44,013.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in McMinnville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,800. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

McMinnville Housing

McMinnville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oregon, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In McMinnville, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Mcminnville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mcminnville Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mcminnville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of McMinnville, OR

Comparing Mcminnville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity39
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime56

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