Newberg, OR vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 44). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $72,014). Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 26,095 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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