ABOUT MCMINNVILLE OREGON - MCMINNVILLE REAL ESTATE
Learn all about McMinnville, what it's really like to live here, and what the locals say are the best features of the community.
McMinnville Community Highlights |
McMinnville is located in the heart of Oregon's wine country conveniently an hour's drive from metropolitan Portland. Not just a sleepy suburb of Portland commuters, McMinnville is home to one of the most charming and welcoming downtown districts you'll ever see. It is a growing city ideal because of its small town friendliness, beauty, and proximity to Portland, Salem and the Pacific Coast.
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Quick Statistics |
| McMinnville Population |
33,348 |
| Median Age |
32.8 yr |
| Year Incorporated |
1876 |
| Distance to Portland |
35 mi. |
| Distance to Pacific Ocean |
50 mi. |
| Elevation |
157 ft. |
| Public Elementary Schools |
6 |
| Public Middle Schools |
2 |
| Public High Schools |
1 (plus two specialty academies) |
Enjoying Downtown McMinnville's 3rd Street ~ Oregon's Favorite Main Street
  
McMinnville's historic downtown area offers something for everyone: boutique shopping, gourmet fine and casual dining, cafes, wine bars, art galleries, professional offices, flats, and more. Click the links below to learn more about our fabulous downtown district and some of our favorite hot spots.
Planning for Livability ~ Factors that make McMinnville worthy of staking down roots
 
When choosing a new community to reside in, there are many factors to consider besides locating your dream home. For instance, what measures is the city taking for strategic long-term growth? What about parks, open spaces, and kid-friendly features? Learn what makes McMinnville such a "livable" city to call home.
Local Foods and Markets
Finding fresh, local produce and foods is not a problem in McMinnville. We have a year-round public market, a seasonal farmer's market held in downtown McMinnville, and many local CSAs to join.
McMinnville ~ A Historic Community
 
This charming turn-of-the-century city owes its beginnings to William T. Newby of McMinnville, Tennessee, who came west during the Great Migration of 1843. he arrived in Oregon on the first wagon train. In 1853, Newby erected a gristmill at the west end of Third Street, below the present library. Construction of this mill was the primary reason for the early growth of McMinnville. Read more about McMinnville's historic beginnings...
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