Amity is a small farming and wine-country town (2020 census population 1,757), established by Oregon Trail settlers and incorporated in 1880, on OR-99W south of McMinnville. It sits at the western edge of the Eola-Amity Hills, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and farmland. Amity is one of the quietest and most affordable-feeling of Yamhill County's small towns, with a compact historic downtown and an agricultural economy increasingly tied to the wine industry.
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Home prices in Amity
The median listing price in Amity is $750,000.
Top places in Amity
Downtown Amity — historic small-town storefronts on the 99W corridor.
Eola-Amity Hills — vineyard-covered hills rising east of town.
Surrounding farmland and orchard country.
Commuting from Amity
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~60–75 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer.
The usual corridor is OR-99W north through McMinnville, Dundee, and Newberg toward Sherwood/Tigard and I-5.
Schools in Amity
Public schools: Amity School District 4J. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Amity FAQs
What is the housing market like in Amity, OR? The median listing price in Amity is $750,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Amity, OR? Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~60–75 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer.
Which school district serves Amity, OR? Amity is served by Amity School District 4J. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
