Cost of Living in McMinnville, OR

Population 34,493 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

116

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

McMinnville lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $391,000 — 28% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Oregon.

McMinnville sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Salem — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Salem's $382,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 128

Rent 98

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in McMinnville

The median home value in McMinnville is $391,100 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,290/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,060/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 63.5°F and lows of 42.2°F. Overall, McMinnville has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$391,100

28% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$480,671

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,290/mo

2% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,991/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

25.3x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

1.0%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$903

1 BR

$1,003

2 BR

$1,252

3 BR

$1,754

4 BR

$2,023

Owner-occupied 61.8%

Renter-occupied 38.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,290

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,904/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

22.6 min

16% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

70.4%

Carpooled

8.4%

Public transit

0.6%

Walked

6.9%

Bicycle

0.9%

Work from home

11.2%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.9%

Total Sales Tax 0.0%

State rate 0.0%

Avg local rate 0.0%

Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$70,060

6% below avg

Per Capita Income

$33,485

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

15% above avg

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Labor Force Participation

56.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%

Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2

Male median age 36.8

Female median age 41.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

63.5°F

Avg Low

42.2°F

Annual Precip

37.6"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	47	51	56	61	68	74	83	83	77	64	53	47
Low °F	35	35	37	40	44	48	52	52	48	42	38	34
Precip"	5.51	4.08	4.17	2.99	1.99	1.32	0.25	0.36	1.30	3.48	5.74	6.45

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

19.9:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

6,712

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in McMinnville, OR?

McMinnville has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in McMinnville, OR?

The median gross rent in McMinnville is $1,290 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in McMinnville?

The median home value in McMinnville is $391,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in McMinnville?

The median household income in McMinnville is $70,060 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in McMinnville, OR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in McMinnville is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.

Is McMinnville, OR affordable?

McMinnville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in McMinnville?

McMinnville has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 37.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

McMinnville at a Glance

Population: 34,493
Median Income: $70,060
Home Value: $391,100
Median Rent: $1,290/mo
Unemployment: 5.5%
Avg High Temp: 63.5°F
Sales Tax: 0.0%

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