The Town FilesNewberg, Oregon
City in Yamhill County · population 25,138 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,100
- Household income
- $93,232
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 34.8
Newberg is a city of 25,138 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. The median home is worth $472,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 89% of Oregon towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Oregon towns.
How Newberg ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newberg is worth $472,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $93,232, which is more affordable than 52% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,713 a month. 59.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newberg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,713 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $93,232 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 59.4% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Newberg
| People | Newberg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Newberg
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 35.0°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newberg since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on October 12, 2017 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Yamhill County since 1996
Yamhill County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | FM-5371: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
Jobs and pay in Yamhill County
Yamhill County had 39,371 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,993 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Newberg itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Newberg
9 public schools with 3,840 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,221 | 20.7 |
| Mountain View Middle School | 6-8 | 498 | 15.6 |
| Edwards Elementary School | K-5 | 457 | 13.1 |
| Chehalem Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 426 | 16.4 |
| Mabel Rush Elementary School | K-5 | 386 | 14.8 |
| Antonia Crater Elementary School | K-5 | 310 | 13.5 |
| Joan Austin Elementary School | K-5 | 192 | 11.3 |
| Ewing Young Elementary School | K-5 | 182 | 14.0 |
| Catalyst High School | 9-12 | 168 | 24.0 |
Towns near Newberg
- Dundee, OR3.2 mi · 3,238 people · home $493,100
- Sherwood, OR6.8 mi · 20,450 people · home $602,100
- Dayton, OR8.3 mi · 2,678 people · home $410,800
- Lafayette, OR8.5 mi · 4,423 people · home $417,100
- Wilsonville, OR9.2 mi · 26,664 people · home $615,300
- Bull Mountain, OR9.6 mi · 9,992 people · home $696,600
- King City, OR9.9 mi · 5,184 people · home $423,700
- Tualatin, OR10.2 mi · 27,942 people · home $628,200
Newberg questions
Is Newberg, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newberg scores better for retirees than 34% of Oregon towns and quieter than 10%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Newberg?
The median owner-occupied home in Newberg is valued at $472,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,232, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,713 a month.
What is the weather like in Newberg?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 35.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Newberg get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newberg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on October 12, 2017. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)