Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Newberg, OR
About Newberg
Newberg is Yamhill County's second-largest city (2023 population estimate 26,095) and the closest of the county's wine-country cities to Portland, sitting on OR-99W at the county's northeast edge. It is home to George Fox University and sits between the Chehalem Mountains and the Dundee Hills, at the gateway to the Dundee Hills AVA. Newberg has the most developed commercial base in the county outside McMinnville, with a growing downtown, the 35-acre Allison Inn & Spa resort, and easy access to the metro area's southwest suburbs.
Home prices in Newberg
The median listing price in Newberg is $624,900.
Top places in Newberg
- George Fox University — campus at the city's center with public events.
- The Allison Inn & Spa — 85-room luxury wine-country resort on 35 acres (the only Preferred Hotels member in Oregon).
- Dundee Hills AVA tasting rooms — Pinot noir estates just west of town.
- Champoeg State Heritage Area — Willamette River state park a short drive south.
- Downtown Newberg — shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms along the 99W corridor.
- Sportsman Airpark — general-aviation airpark on the city's edge.
Commuting from Newberg
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~40–50 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer.
- The usual corridor is OR-99W northeast toward Sherwood and Tigard, connecting to I-5.
Schools in Newberg
Public schools: Newberg-Dundee Public Schools 29J. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Newberg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newberg, OR?
The median listing price in Newberg is $624,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Newberg, OR?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~40–50 minutes in ordinary traffic (approximate, traffic-sensitive; sources via search, read September 24, 2026). Peak-hour trips run longer. - Which school district serves Newberg, OR?
Newberg is served by Newberg-Dundee Public Schools 29J. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.