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Yamhill, Oregon

Yamhill, Oregon is 15 miles SW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. It is in Yamhill county. The population of the city is 794.

The People and Families of Yamhill

In Yamhill, about 62% of adults are married. Yamhill, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yamhill had a median family income of $52,344. Yamhill is one of the richer cities in Oregon. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Yamhill.

Political Inclinations

Among Yamhill political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Yamhill.

Yamhill Housing

Of the housing in Yamhill, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Yamhill, 95% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyYamhill Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Yamhill Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Yamhill People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Yamhill Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Yamhill Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Yamhill, OR

Comparing Yamhill 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
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work96
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime710
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