Yamhill Country Living: Small cities, large towns, rural communities all sharing lush, green landscapes, rolling hills, and friendly neighbors.
The cost of living is considered lower than that in most small to mid-sized cities that provide many choices of urban and rural homes. The seasonal temperatures are moderate, rarely below 30° in the winter or above 85°in the summer.
McMinnville is the largest city in the area with a population of approximately 31,000.
The traffic is probably lighter than many are used to and moves at a more casual pace. People are courteous and considerate drivers.
Shopping areas include both locally owned and operated shops and national chain stores. Restaurants offer traditional as well as ethnic favorites, and again, you may choose from local offerings or familiar chain choices. Day trips to the Portland Metro area and the Oregon Coast provide opportunities for fun shopping sprees.
Yamhill County is a major agricultural center with booming nursery and wine industries. Grass seed, wheat, barley, and dairy farming and timber are important economically, too.
Yamhill County offers a variety of recreational activities, educational opportunities, clubs and organizations, and choices of life-style and architecture. Local and regional health care centers offer the finest medical care and residential health care and in-home assistance are readily available. Emergency and specialist medical care are available both locally and in Portland. Life flight services are available.
Wine connoisseurs and gardeners are plentiful and many discover new outlets for their interests. Aviation enthusiasts are attracted to the famous Evergreen Air and Space museums and local airport activities.
News, events and activities are also listed in the local newspaper, the Yamhill County News Register.McMinnville Chamber of Commerce
McMinnville Economic Development
McMinnville Downtown Association
Yamhill Valley Visitors Association, request a copy of "Discover Yamhill Valley."
Willamette Valley Winery Association, listing of area wineries.
Clean, plentiful water supplies support healthy living and a healthy economic future. McMinnville Water and Light provides water quality reports and other helpful information.
Click here for a map of the area.
I hear lots of reasons why people choose to move to Yamhill County, Oregon:
"I was tired of the hot, humid summers. I love that almost every afternoon a light breeze starts to cool the summer sunny days and the evenings are usually cooler."
"In any gathering, you can meet people from very different lifestyles: rural productive and gentleman farms, career professionals, students, and hourly workers, but everyone is treated equally and welcome."
"I like the energy and personality of a college town, the different perspectives and opportunities for life-long learning."
"I've lived in the East and in California and Oregon is the most beautiful. People are friendly, typically courteous and respectful."
"I love being so close to both the ocean and the mountains."
"Yes, it does rain, but I'll take the gentle rain any day over tornados, violent thunderstorms, hurricanes, deep snow, dust storms, and wild fires threatening homes every year."