City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

McMinnville, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for McMinnville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

34,493
Residents
$70,060
Median income
$391,100
Median home
$1,922
Median rent (state)

McMinnville - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, McMinnville places in the 49th percentile for household income and the 41st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

49th
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
41st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: McMinnville, OR

34,493 people live in McMinnville, Oregon - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $70,060 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.8%. Typical homes in McMinnville are valued around $391,100, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. 26.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 53.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 31 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 89% from five years earlier. McMinnville reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1654.9 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oregon scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,922 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oregon's average monthly utility costs around $185 (state average). Workers in McMinnville report an average commute of 18.5 minutes, with 70.4% driving alone and 11.2% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 82.9 out of 100 (High).

Population

34,493 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$70,060 /yr

Poverty 11.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does McMinnville compare to other US cities?

Where McMinnville sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 41% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Oregon alone, McMinnville ranks #33 of 85 Oregon cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares McMinnville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places McMinnville toward the top of Oregon's cities

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, McMinnville ranks #1 - the 80th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares McMinnville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#191 of 364
48th percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 395
80th percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#145 of 366
60th percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#88 of 395
77th percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#155 of 395
61st percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

49thIncome percentile
41stSafety percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income · 41st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

McMinnville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

McMinnville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 37 Avg. percentile National median
McMinnville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How McMinnville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$391,100 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. McMinnville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - McMinnville, OR McMinnville, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not McMinnville, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution McMinnville, OR median $70,060/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
McMinnville, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for McMinnville, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 26.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
34,493
Median Income
$70,060
Median Home Value
$391,100
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor force participation
53.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1654.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
226.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1428.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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34,000 residents34,500 residents35,000 residents35,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 34,296 residents 34,647 residents ▲ +1.0%
McMinnville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
31
housing units authorized
Single-Family
31
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 290
2020 160
2021 143
2022 88
2023 133
2024 31

Permit volume decreased 89% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.5 minutes
Drive Alone
70.4%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
6.9%
Work from Home
11.2%
Other
2.5%

Based on 14,116 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county McMinnville sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,922/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
82.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Redmond
35,161 people
Bethany
31,700 people
Oregon City
37,482 people
Keizer
39,013 people
Grants Pass
39,183 people
Lake Oswego
40,367 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to McMinnville's 34,493 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fairborn, OH
34,506 people
Lewiston, ID
34,471 people
Meridian, MS
34,466 people
Manitowoc, WI
34,553 people
Prosper, TX
34,567 people
Manhattan Beach, CA
34,584 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to McMinnville's $70,060 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

El Paso, IL
$70,063 median income
Paragonah, UT
$70,057 median income
Marion Oaks, FL
$70,056 median income
Oxford, AL
$70,065 median income
Sarasota, FL
$70,065 median income
Ogden, UT
$70,053 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - McMinnville, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition McMinnville, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.0% 6.7% 14.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20.2% White 76.0% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 1.8% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 6.7% Two or more races 14.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How McMinnville compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
McMinnville (this city) 34,493 $70,060
Redmond 35,161 $79,789
Bethany 31,700 $164,315
Oregon City 37,482 $94,648
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about McMinnville, OR?

What is the population of McMinnville, OR? +

McMinnville, OR has a population of 34,493 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in McMinnville, OR? +

The median household income in McMinnville is $70,060 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in McMinnville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for McMinnville; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

Is McMinnville, OR safe? +

McMinnville has a total crime rate of 1654.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in McMinnville, OR? +

Homes in McMinnville carry a median value of $391,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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