Living in Yamhill County, Oregon

Yamhill County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 102,659, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA MSA metro area. The main communities are McMinnville, Newberg, Sheridan.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,126/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $495K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 48°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Yamhill County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.