Across Oregon, something remarkable is happening.
Communities once defined by farmland, open skies, and small-town connection are finding themselves at the center of a new chapter, one fueled by innovation and opportunity.
And at the heart of that transformation is a story that’s both deeply local and nationally recognized.
In its recent article, “What Happened When Small-Town America Became Data Center, U.S.A.”, The Wall Street Journal spotlighted Umatilla and Hermiston, two towns that have become unlikely cornerstones of America’s tech infrastructure boom. Among the stories of progress, MonteVista Homes’ McClannahan Summit community was featured as a symbol of how growth is reshaping the very idea of home in Oregon’s heartland.
“A construction crew works on building Leon-Tejeda’s home in a new subdivision. McClannahan Summit is one of the many neighborhoods builders are cutting into Umatilla’s hillsides.”
— The Wall Street Journal, November 3, 2025
For MonteVista Homes, this story is more than a headline; it’s a reflection of what we believe in.
Economic growth doesn’t just create jobs; it creates new dreams. It welcomes first-time buyers ready to invest in their future, families relocating to chase opportunity, and longtime locals finding renewed pride in their hometowns.
That’s what’s happening across Northeast Oregon, and it’s what drives every home we build!
We’ve always said we’re not just building houses. We’re crafting places of belonging, communities designed for the people who live and work here, not for the headlines or hype. And when a national publication like The Wall Street Journal captures that movement, it reinforces something we’ve known all along: there’s no place quite like this corner of Oregon.
Yes, the cranes and construction are visible signs of progress. But the real story is the people who make it matter.
The parents who can finally buy their first home.
The students in Umatilla’s new robotics labs, dreaming bigger because their community is growing.
The small business owners serving more neighbors than ever before.
Growth brings opportunity, but also responsibility. At MonteVista Homes, we believe in building communities that grow with their people. That means thoughtful design, homes built to last, and neighborhoods that preserve the character and connection that make Oregon home.
Because progress means little if it doesn’t feel like belonging.
“The arrival of some of the world’s richest companies has left many communities with hallmarks of past boomtowns… But in places like Umatilla, it’s also bringing new life, opportunity, and connection.”
— The Wall Street Journal
We’re proud to be part of that story, and prouder still to help shape what comes next.
Nov 12, 2025
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