Newberg, OR vs San Marcos, TX
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
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $47,394). Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 9.8). San Marcos leads in cost of living index (100 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 26,095 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+5.6 |
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-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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