Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Newberg, OR
Explore Newberg and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.3 / 10
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Newberg at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population26,066
Median Household Income$93,232
Median Home Value$472,100
Median Gross Rent$1,713
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home14.7%
Homeownership59.4%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Newberg is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Newberg and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Newberg
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$472,100
Median Gross Rent$1,713
Homeownership59.4%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Newberg, OR
Median Household Income$93,232
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home14.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Newberg and how households are structured
Population26,066
Median Age34.8
Average Household Size2.5
Newberg is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Newberg
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Newberg point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High80.8°F
Average Winter Low35.0°F
Annual Rainfall44.2 in.
Annual Snowfall1.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Newberg
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Newberg is located in Yamhill County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Yamhill County.
County Intelligence
Newberg & Yamhill County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Newberg is located in Yamhill County, Oregon.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Newberg.
Current NarrowTheList data for Newberg shows a population of about 26,066. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Yamhill County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Newberg.
For someone considering a move to Newberg, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.