Yamhill is a small rural city (2020 census population 1,147) on OR-47 between Carlton and Forest Grove, originally known as North Yamhill. It sits squarely in Yamhill-Carlton wine country, surrounded by vineyards and farmland with the Coast Range foothills to the west. Yamhill is the quietest of the county's incorporated cities — a handful of blocks of commercial buildings on Maple Street/OR-47, with most residents living on acreage or in the surrounding countryside.
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Home prices in Yamhill
The median listing price in Yamhill is $1,074,000.
Top places in Yamhill
Downtown Yamhill — commercial buildings on Maple Street/OR-47.
Yamhill-Carlton AVA — estate vineyards surrounding the town.
Riverside and the Yamhill River — rural river country nearby.
Commuting from Yamhill
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 corridors are OR-47 north toward Forest Grove and US-26, or OR-47 south to Carlton/McMinnville then OR-99W.
Schools in Yamhill
Public schools: Yamhill Carlton School District 1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Yamhill FAQs
What is the housing market like in Yamhill, OR? The median listing price in Yamhill is $1,074,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Yamhill, 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 Yamhill, OR? Yamhill is served by Yamhill Carlton School District 1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
