Reviews & Comments
Albany, OR
Good retirement choice. -
9/17/2023I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets 7 inches more rain a year than Albany. And even less rain than nearby Lebanon, OR. Of the 3 towns, Corvallis has the best air quality. So If you want a nice affordable town to retire to and the town still be big enough to do things, Albany might be just right for you.
McMinnville, OR
A good place for Retirees -
9/16/2023I 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 fire that began in the Columbia Gorge near Hood River a few years ago. The winds carried the smoke straight down the Willamette Valley I-5 corridor and filled the Valley. This fire was a 1 in 500 year event. Not likely to happen again in our Lifetime. Granted the town does get particulate air pollution from nearby farms in the area. That is the primary cause of the pollutants. NOT surface level ozone. that only happens when the Valley has an Air stagnation advisory. About twice a month or so. The Culture and Arts it offers is pretty good for a Town of 38k. I recommend it for Retirees. There is a small private College there, Linfield College. Only adding to the Cultural value of this I-99 town. Along with the Aviation Museum with the Spruce Goose and I-Max Theater. A great getaway for Portlanders. I have asthma and I still recommend it. If you want cleaner air you might try Dallas, OR.