Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Willamina, OR
About Willamina
Willamina is a former timber and brick-manufacturing town that straddles the Yamhill–Polk county line in western Yamhill County (2020 census population about 2,400). Named for pioneer woman Willamina Craig Maley Williams, it was dubbed "Timber Town USA" when logging and sawmills drove its economy — mills were cutting some 350,000 board feet a day by 1939. An earlier boom came from the Pacific Face Brick Company (1907–1974), whose bricks were used in the Portland Art Museum, Jackson Tower, Lloyd Center, and the Yamhill County Courthouse. Hampton Lumber still operates mills near town, and Willamina keeps a working-town feel at the edge of the Coast Range foothills.
Home prices in Willamina
The median listing price in Willamina is $432,000.
Top places in Willamina
- Hampton Lumber mills — working timber operations near town.
- Willamina Museum — artifacts including miniatures of the logging mill, brick factory, and 1900s downtown.
- Wildwood Hotel — historic, quirky downtown lodging.
- Blackwell Park — Willamina Creek swimming holes north of town on Willamina Creek Road.
- Huddleston Pond — former mill log pond turned park.
- Nearby Grand Ronde — Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area and Spirit Mountain Casino a short drive west.
Commuting from Willamina
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~70–90 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer.
- The usual corridor is OR-18/OR-22 east toward Salem and I-5, or OR-18 east to McMinnville then OR-99W.
Schools in Willamina
Public schools: Willamina School District 30J. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Willamina FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Willamina, OR?
The median listing price in Willamina is $432,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Willamina, OR?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~70–90 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer. - Which school district serves Willamina, OR?
Willamina is served by Willamina School District 30J. 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.