Living in Newberg, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newberg · Census data 2020–2024
Newberg has 26,066 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $93,232 (12% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $472,100, the median rent is $1,713/month.
Newberg at a glance
- Population
- 26,066
- Median age
- 34.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $93,232State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $472,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,713/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Newberg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newberg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newberg the median home value is $472,100, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,713 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,305 a month in housing costs.
Newberg median household income
The median household income in Newberg is $93,232 and the income per person is $40,153. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Newberg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,226
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.50
Newberg demographics
- Population
- 26,066
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 9,747
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newberg ›
Education in Newberg
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Newberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newberg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Newberg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg | 26,066 | $93,232 | $472,100 | $1,713 |
| Dundee | 3,213 | $106,681 | $493,100 | $2,115 |
| St. Paul | 469 | $138,409 | $541,700 | $1,500 |
| Sherwood | 20,307 | $109,966 | $602,100 | $2,131 |
| Butteville | 226 | $120,139 | $926,500 | — |
| Dayton | 2,675 | $91,184 | $410,800 | $1,861 |
| Donald | 1,133 | $80,729 | $351,500 | $1,636 |
| Lafayette | 4,490 | $97,771 | $417,100 | $1,181 |
| Wilsonville | 26,974 | $96,236 | $615,300 | $1,878 |
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What is the median household income in Newberg, OR?
The median household income in Newberg is $93,232, 12% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newberg?
The median home value in Newberg is $472,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Newberg?
The median gross rent in Newberg is $1,713 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Newberg, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Newberg?
The median age in Newberg is 34.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Newberg?
The average commute to work in Newberg is 29 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newberg?
The unemployment rate in Newberg is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newberg?
34.2% of adults in Newberg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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