Newberg, OR vs Shafter, CA
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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 28.2 min). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 26,095 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+21.1 |
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-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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