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Is Newberg, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9018% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,551about $8,379/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$472,10042% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,040 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 67 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Newberg
$1,901
Forest Grove
$1,876
Happy Valley
$2,111
West Linn
$2,554
Wilsonville
$1,895
Tualatin
$2,086
Woodburn
$2,369

How much do households earn in Newberg?

Under $25k
13.3%
$25k–50k
14.9%
$50k–100k
37.5%
$100k–150k
23.3%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Newberg

SizeNewbergU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,434$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,740$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,199$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,308$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Newberg overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Newberg, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Newberg

🏛️ Property tax$3,606a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Newberg

Commute to work28.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newberg?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,375 a month less.

Renting
$1,901
Owning
$3,276

Owning assumes a typical $472,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Newberg, OR?

Renting in Newberg costs a median of about $1,901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Newberg?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Newberg cheap or expensive?

Newberg is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $100,551. It ranks 67th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Newberg?

The median homeowner in Newberg pays $3,606 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Newberg more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Newberg?

The median home value in Newberg is $472,100, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

26,066 people live in Newberg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.