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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 city is part of the Portland - Vancouver metro area. The population of Yamhill is 794.
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.
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.
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 is quite low in Yamhill.
Of the housing in Yamhill, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.
In Yamhill, 95% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Yamhill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Yamhill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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