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18 discussions from residents and visitors

nola_evan

Studio apartments in Newberg -options?

Alright, Median household income is $91,389, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely risi...

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Landon Johnson

Job market in Newberg for tech?

I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $453,700, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $453,700 on average. Rent is about $1,562/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The ...

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nola_evan

Healthcare options in Newberg?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Newberg sits at 31.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neigh...

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oaklandlife2024

Rent in Newberg getting crazy

Hey, I'm retired and Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs?

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Xavier Chavez

Working remotely from Newberg

Hey everyone, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. The median home value here is around $453,700, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the communi...

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Joseph Rodriguez

Just moved to Newberg, any tips?

OK so I'm a 36-year-old data analyst and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Newberg sits at 31.5 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for f...

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Bella

Dog-friendly places in Newberg?

Hey, I work in real estate and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $91,389 in Newberg. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this norm...

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Adeline Gutierrez

Unpopular opinion about Newberg

Alright, Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Newberg sits at 31.5 per 100K. Median household income is $91,389, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's chan...

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Xavier Chavez

Rent vs buy in Newberg -what makes sense?

Alright, I'm a 50-year-old teacher and You can expect to pay around $1,562 for rent here. With a population of 25,622, Newberg is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I...

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Nevaeh Anderson

Top 5 things I love about Newberg

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $91,389, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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nola_evan

How much do you pay for rent in Newberg?

First post here. Just moved here 15 months ago and Median household income is $91,389, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

2 replies 9 upvotes housing
Nevaeh Anderson

Best coffee shops in Newberg?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $91,389, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Landon Johnson

Is Newberg worth moving to in 2026?

Alright, I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Newberg sits at 31.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $91,389 in Newberg. The city has invested a lot in...

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Xavier Chavez

Cost of living reality check -Newberg

Hey folks, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 25,622, Newberg is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd s...

3 replies 25 upvotes housing
Adeline Gutierrez

What surprised you most about Newberg?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Newberg? It's not perfect, but the community is...

8 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Landon Johnson

Anyone work in healthcare in Newberg?

First post here. I've been here for 2 years and Homes are going for about $453,700 on average. Household incomes average around $91,389 in Newberg. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system var...

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Landon Johnson

Best companies to work for in Newberg?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,622 people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $453,700 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit need...

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