Cost of Living in Newberg, OR

Population 25,622 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

137
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Newberg lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $454,000 — 49% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Oregon.

Geographically, Newberg sits roughly 15 miles south of Hillsboro. Housing prices track closely with Hillsboro's $483,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 119

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Newberg

The median home value in Newberg is $453,700 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,562/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,389/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 45.1°F. Overall, Newberg has a cost of living index of 137 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$453,700
49% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$526,284
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
19% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,952/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$903
1 BR
$1,003
2 BR
$1,252
3 BR
$1,754
4 BR
$2,023
Owner-occupied 62.3%
Renter-occupied 37.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,562
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,176/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.4 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.2%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
7.9%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
12.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.9%
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$91,389
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,972
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.0%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.3
Male median age 33.8
Female median age 34.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
45.1°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495357626975838377645448
Low °F 363739434852565652464036
Precip" 5.484.034.393.372.551.470.430.521.583.705.806.23

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
4,830
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Newberg, OR?

Newberg has a cost index of 137 (100 = national average). It is 37% above the national average.

What is average rent in Newberg, OR?

The median gross rent in Newberg is $1,562 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Newberg?

The median home value in Newberg is $453,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Newberg?

The median household income in Newberg is $91,389 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Newberg, OR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Newberg is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.

Is Newberg, OR affordable?

Newberg is above average in cost of living, with an index of 137 — about 37% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Newberg?

Newberg has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Newberg at a Glance

Population
25,622
Median Income
$91,389
Home Value
$453,700
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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