Gainesville, FL vs Newberg, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 20.2). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Newberg, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 67.2 (#1456) |
| Population | 145,812 | 26,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $535,028 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $87,873 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | R+6.1 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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