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Newberg.
About
Life in Newberg
If you're considering Newberg, understand that you're looking at a suburban community in the Portland metro orbit—close enough for a 28-minute commute to the city but far enough to feel like your own place. The economy here isn't dependent on tourism; it's anchored by real employers like A-dec and George Fox University, which provides stability and some cultural life. Housing costs are moderate for the region—median home values around $472,100 and rents near $1,713—making it more affordable than Portland proper, though not cheap by national standards.
Newberg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Newberg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newberg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.8%), and 12.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Newberg
In Newberg, rent runs 12% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,606
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $525,710 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below OR average
Unemployment in Newberg
Unemployment in Newberg is 1 percentage points lower than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Newberg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.7 min avg
How Newberg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newberg, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newberg runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
137.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
965.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newberg-Dundee Police Department
Natural DisastersFrost/Freeze most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yamhill County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yamhill County, which includes Newberg, the most common type is frost/freeze, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 3 | Frost/Freeze | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yamhill County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, OR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Newberg) is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, OR (18 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newberg has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
43
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 35°F | 6.38" |
| Feb | 50°F | 36°F | 4.56" |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.77" |
| Apr | 61°F | 41°F | 3.56" |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 2.57" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 1.58" |
| Jul | 81°F | 56°F | 0.43" |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 0.55" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 1.63" |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 4.17" |
| Nov | 51°F | 39°F | 6.65" |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 7.37" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newberg
Newberg has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Tualatin
Willamette Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Mcminnville
Hillsboro Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Hillsboro
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newberg
Newberg's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Newberg
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,699 students · in-state tuition $44,430 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,621 students · in-state tuition $52,650 · 74% graduate · median earnings $81,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newberg
Newberg has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newberg
Newberg Public Library
503 E Hancock St, Newberg
Cities Near Newberg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newberg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newberg FAQ
Is Newberg, Oregon affordable?⌄
Newberg's median rent is $1,713/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $93,232/year. Median home value is $472,100.
Is Newberg, Oregon safe?⌄
Newberg's violent crime rate was 138 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 965 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newberg, Oregon?⌄
Newberg has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newberg, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Newberg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,713/month and median household income is $93,232/year. The median home value is $472,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newberg, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Newberg is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from