Newberg, OR vs Portland, ME
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.
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 44). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.2 min). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 26,095 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+36.3 |
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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C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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