Imperial Beach, CA 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 44). Newberg leads in cost of living index (124 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Newberg, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 67.2 (#1456) |
| Population | 25,458 | 26,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $535,028 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $87,873 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+6.1 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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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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