The City of McMinnville is located in Yamhill County, in the western portion of Oregon’s agriculturally rich Willamette Valley. Centrally located, McMinnville is 50 miles east from the Pacific Ocean beaches, 30 miles northeast of Portland, and 25 miles southeast of Salem. The population of McMinnville is approximately 29,000 people.

McMinnville is known for its picturesque vineyards that dot the foothills. The city is often compared to the wine regions of France and Germany. Its wine and agricultural industries is a large contributor to McMinnville's healthy economy. The city is also home to an eclectic mix of retail stores and hi-tech companies.

McMinnville area boasts excellent public and private schools, McMinnville School District’s five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. McMinnville is home to Linfield College, am independent, comprehensive liberal arts college is nationally recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding science programs and distinctive international emphasis.

Attractions of McMinville include Mt. Hood and other ski resorts that are just a short, scenic drive away. THe city is also home to Howard Hughes' famous, Spruce Goose, the largest aircraft ever built. The McMinnville Downtown Historic District comprises 52 commercial buildings of architectural and historical significance.