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McMinnville, OR vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in McMinnville?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 2.9 years younger than in McMinnville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or McMinnville?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 39.4% more expensive than McMinnville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or McMinnville?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 10.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of McMinnville.

Things to do in McMinnville?
McMinnville, OR is a charming small town nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley. It is home to many local wineries and vineyards and boasts plenty of outdoor activities from fishing to hiking.

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 McMinnville, ORLake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$58,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$453,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mcminnville    4 Reviews

I lived in McMinnville for 4 years. The Air quality you listed for this quaint little town in a bit off. The Willamette Valley had some serious smoke issues from a Big  More

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Over 11 years ago

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. So it goes with "The People's Republic of Oregon", one of the most patently dishonest marketing labels ever applied  More

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Over 16 years ago

I enjoy living here in the North west in Mcminnville, Oregon! It's clean,beautiful,and a more family oriented town! I miss my kids and some family in Central Valley  More

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Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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