Willamette Valley
Yamhill, Oregon
City
Small farm town in the Yamhill Valley
Yamhill is a small city in the Yamhill Valley southwest of Portland, surrounded by farms, orchards and vineyards.
History & Local Character
Yamhill was founded in the 1840s and is one of the oldest settlements in the county. Farming and a rail connection shaped the town.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly single-family homes on large lots, with a few newer homes. Prices are among the lowest in the wine country.
Restaurants & Shopping
The city has a cafe or two and a small market, with restaurants and tasting rooms a short drive away in Carlton and McMinnville.
Schools & Education
Yamhill students attend Yamhill Carlton School District schools, with a campus in town and high school in Carlton.
Parks & Recreation
The city has a small park and the surrounding farmland offers rural roads popular with cyclists.
Transportation & Accessibility
OR 47 and OR 240 connect Yamhill to Carlton, McMinnville and Newberg, with limited transit service.
Local Businesses
Farm standsA country storeAgricultural services
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Nearby Attractions
- Yamhill Valley wineries
- Carlton
- McMinnville
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Affordable housing
- Rural setting
- Close to wine country
Considerations
- Very limited services
- Little transit
- Few job opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yamhill the same as Yamhill County?
No. Yamhill is a small city within Yamhill County. The county seat is McMinnville.