Newberg, Oregon
Among the top 5% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 95% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 5% for cost of living
Newberg is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Official websitenewbergoregon.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 6.1 in0.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$88k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$427k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.83%better than 62% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.92%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment3.3%better than 56% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.2 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.0 inbetter than 79% of US places
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 87% of US places
Comfortable Days114 daysbetter than 92% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.8better than 39% of US places
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 84% of US places
School Quality83.4better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime834/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime2131/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population25,37994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9441st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.5%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 35% of US places
Walkability14.4/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance26 mibetter than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.0%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby32.70better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 40% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Newberg an affordable place to live?
- Newberg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $71k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Newberg?
- The median home value in Newberg is $427k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Newberg?
- Median household income in Newberg is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Newberg?
- Median gross rent in Newberg is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Newberg safe?
- Newberg is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 834/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 2131/100k.
- What is the weather like in Newberg?
- Newberg averages 68°F in July and 42°F in January, with 44.2 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Newberg?
- Public-school quality in Newberg is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Newberg?
- The average one-way commute in Newberg is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)