Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to McMinnville, OR
About McMinnville
McMinnville is the Yamhill County seat and the county's largest city, with a 2020 census population of 34,319. It anchors Yamhill County's wine country on OR-99W, roughly midway between Portland and Salem. Downtown's Third Street is the commercial and tasting-room heart of the city, and the city is home to Linfield University and the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, home of the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose." McMinnville blends small-city services with a rural wine-country setting: vineyards and hazelnut orchards begin at the city edge.
Home prices in McMinnville
The median listing price in McMinnville is $555,000.
Top places in McMinnville
- Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum — home of the Spruce Goose, on the east side of town.
- Third Street / downtown McMinnville — tasting rooms, restaurants, and the farmers market.
- Linfield University — private university campus with events open to the public.
- Erratic Rock State Natural Site — glacial erratic just west of town.
- Yamhill Valley vineyards — estate wineries and tasting rooms on the city's outskirts.
Commuting from McMinnville
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~55–70 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 Dundee and Newberg toward Sherwood/Tigard and I-5, or OR-99W to Newberg then OR-240 toward US-26.
Schools in McMinnville
Public schools: McMinnville School District 40. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
McMinnville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McMinnville, OR?
The median listing price in McMinnville is $555,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from McMinnville, OR?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~55–70 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer. - Which school district serves McMinnville, OR?
McMinnville is served by McMinnville School District 40. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.