Does Anyone Know About Rural Areas Within Commute Distance to Portland? (McMinnville: houses, living in)

[musicaldogs]

Looking at Sandy, Boring, and farther east. Also considering McMinnville and parts farther west. Can anyone give me personal experiences about living in or near any of these places? I just need some peace and quiet for a change. THANKS!

[PNW-type-gal]

Define "commute distance" - do you mean to live in McMinnville or Sandy and commute to Portland on a daily basis? Are you willing to be on the road for at least an hour and a half in the morning?

[Larry Caldwell]

If you are going that far out, look at Banks instead of McMinnville. That way you avoid going through Dundee, and will shave 45 minutes off your commute.

[Mauri]

Banks is a very rural town but growing fast with new developments because more people are commuting. It is a straight shot on the highway into Portland. There is a lot of farm land and rural houses around Banks. Pretty area. Good luck!

[RuralSeeker]

I am looking for rural areas that are no more than a 45 minute drive, but it may be worth it to live farther out. Banks sounds good. Thanks for this info.