Area Guide No. 6
Yamhill County · 97132 · About 24 miles southwest of downtown Portland
Newberg is the wine-country town at the north end of the Willamette Valley, the second-largest city in Yamhill County and the most convenient wine region to the Portland metro. Buyers choose it for prices that still sit below the Washington County suburbs, a historic Old Town built around First Street, the energy of George Fox University, and a front-row seat to the Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, and Ribbon Ridge appellations.
Newberg · Yamhill County · 97132 · Oregon
Newberg, Oregon · Yamhill County · 97132
The latest verified news about the major employers and companies that anchor this area, with sources cited. Each item links to the reporting outlet that published it.
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Yamhill County approved funding that keeps the Newberg school-based health center, operated by Providence Medical Group, open.
Commissioners approved a $65,000-per-year amendment in April 2026 to fund the center, which sits at Providence Newberg Medical Center. The hospital itself marked 20 years of care in Newberg in 2026, per KPTV.
Source: Yamhill County / KPTV, 2026
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A-dec's Newberg facility overhaul cut energy use, saved roughly $240,000 a year, and eliminated hazardous waste.
The dental equipment maker, Newberg's signature manufacturer, overhauled its metal-pretreatment process at its local plant. Newsberg covered the upgrade in August 2025, part of a wave of investment across its Newberg campus.
Source: Newsberg, August 5, 2025
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Providence Newberg Medical Center joined systemwide layoffs in 2025 but said its Newberg facility was minimally affected.
Providence Oregon laid off 128 caregivers in August 2025 and announced a permanent closure of occupational health services at several Portland-area clinics, yet the Newberg Graphic reported the Newberg facility lost only a few positions in the broader workforce reduction.
Source: Newberg Graphic, August 8, 2025
Monthly Market Snapshot
Newberg's September median ran about 3% below last year, with market time at the ZIP level well above the previous year's pace. Figures are the latest published by the public sources cited below and were retrieved on November 3, 2026.
Median Sale Price
$494,764
Down 3.0% year over year
All home types, Redfin, September 2026. A month-over-month change was not published by the cited sources.
Median Days on Market
~42 days
Up from 28 days a year earlier
Redfin, ZIP 97132, which covers Newberg, September 2026.
Homes for Sale
134
Current listing count
Redfin listing count as shown on November 3, 2026.
New Listings
2,487
Up 1.9% from August 2026
Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026. City-level new-listing counts are not published by the cited independent public sources.
Total Market Time
68 days
Up from 57 days in August 2026
Average days from listing to accepted offer, Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026.
Pending Sales
1,760
Down 12.6% from August 2026
Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026.
With the median down year over year and homes taking longer to sell, Newberg buyers can shop without the pressure of a fast market. Wine-country living at a slower pace, with real room for terms and inspections.
Market time has roughly doubled at the ZIP level, so pricing against current closed comparables and making the first impression count are essential. A realistic list price from day one protects against a long, stale listing.
Sources & data date
Fair Housing note: These figures describe the area as a whole and vary by neighborhood, home type, and price range. Penner Group Properties is committed to the Fair Housing Act and to equal opportunity in housing, and we do not steer buyers toward or away from any community.
Tree-lined streets minutes from Old Town
01 · Area Highlights
Newberg grew from a Quaker farming settlement into the gateway to Oregon wine country, and it wears that history well: a walkable Old Town along First Street, Craftsman and Victorian homes on tree-lined blocks, and vineyards rising into the hills on every side. The city sits about 24 miles southwest of downtown Portland, which makes it a practical base for Westside commuters and a relaxed one for families who want valley space without giving up the metro.
The big draw is the balance. George Fox University, Oregon's largest private university, anchors downtown with students and events year-round. The Newberg School District serves the town with a true community feel. The Chehalem Parks and Recreation District keeps parks, trails, and an aquatic center close to home. And the wine industry, from the Chehalem Mountains to the Dundee Hills, makes Newberg one of the most livable small cities in the Willamette Valley.
01b · Navigable Map
Pan, zoom, and drag around this live map to get your bearings before you even call us: pin Old Town and First Street, George Fox University, the parks, the 99W corridor, and the neighborhoods this guide covers.
Newberg, Oregon · Yamhill County · 97132
02 · Community Detail
Newberg's population was 25,138 at the 2020 census, with recent estimates around 26,000 to 27,000, making it the second-largest city in Yamhill County. The town overall reads as car-dependent on Walk Score, but the First Street core and the blocks around George Fox University are genuinely walkable, with shops, tasting rooms, and restaurants on foot.
The neighborhoods run the gamut. Old Town and the First Street core are the historic commercial heart, with tasting rooms, restaurants, and events. The George Fox University area and College Park are walkable, family-friendly blocks near campus. Knob Hill and the Edwards neighborhood hold Craftsman, bungalow, and turn-of-the-century stock close to downtown. North Newberg and Springbrook are the growing side of town, where master-planned areas like the new Collina neighborhood are being built out. And the wine-country edge toward the Chehalem Mountains and Dundee Hills offers acreage, hobby farms, and vineyard-adjacent properties.
Newberg sits in the Newberg School District 29J (often called Newberg-Dundee), a K-12 public district of about ten schools and roughly 4,000 students, with elementary schools including Antonia Crater, Dundee, Edwards, Ewing Young, Joan Austin, and Mabel Rush, Chehalem Valley and Mountain View middle schools, and Newberg High School. Boundaries vary by exact address, so we always verify the feeder school for a specific property before you commit.
George Fox University anchors the community
A-dec's Newberg campus anchors the local economy
03 · Major Employers
Newberg's economy blends a global manufacturing leader, a major university, health care, and the wine industry. Here are the anchors:
Newberg's largest employer and one of the best-known names in dental equipment worldwide. A-dec designs and builds dental chairs, lights, and delivery systems at its headquarters campus in Newberg, with more than 1,100 team members on its Oregon campus and roughly 1,300 worldwide.
Oregon's largest private university, founded by Quakers in 1891. The university employs more than 1,000 people, making it the second-largest employer in Yamhill County, and its 4,000-plus students give downtown Newberg its collegiate energy year-round.
A full-service Providence hospital serving Newberg, Dundee, and the surrounding valley, one of the city’s largest employers and a major anchor of the local health-care economy.
Yamhill County's signature industry supports thousands of jobs in and around Newberg, from vineyard management and tasting rooms to hospitality at places like The Allison Inn & Spa. Manufacturing anchors such as SP Newsprint (paper), Suntron (electronics), and PPM Technologies (food-processing equipment) round out the base, along with Friendsview Retirement Community and the City of Newberg itself.
04 · Restaurant Guide
Newberg's dining scene runs from a walkable First Street core to some of the most celebrated tables in Oregon wine country, with a healthy dose of everyday favorites in between. Some of our picks, by area:
Rosmarino Osteria Italiana
VisitAn intimate, chef-driven Italian osteria on First Street known for handmade pasta, seasonal cooking, and one of the best wine lists in town.
714 E 1st St
Barley & Vine Tavern
VisitA friendly tavern in the heart of Old Town with a big menu, local beer and wine, and a relaxed room that fills up after tastings.
408 E 1st St
Old Town Bar & Grill
VisitA long-running landmark on First Street, built in 1905, serving classic pub fare in the historic commercial core.
First Street
The Newbergundian Bistro
VisitA neighborhood bistro at 203 Villa Rd known for scratch cooking, a rotating menu, and a loyal local following.
203 Villa Rd
Ixtapa Restaurant
A First Street favorite for Mexican classics, from street tacos to hearty platos combinados.
307 E 1st St
JORY Restaurant at The Allison
VisitThe signature farm-to-table restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa, drawing on Willamette Valley farms and a celebrated wine list.
2525 Allison Ln
SubTerra Kitchen & Cellar
VisitA polished wine-country restaurant on Portland Road pairing Pacific Northwest cooking with a deep cellar of local and international wines.
1505 E Portland Rd
Taqueria El Burrito
VisitA casual taqueria on First Street for tacos, burritos, and Mexican comfort food.
508 E 1st St
Happy Family Chinese & American Restaurant
VisitA dependable Chinese restaurant on Portland Road serving a broad menu of Cantonese and American favorites.
2316 Portland Rd
Black Bear Diner
VisitA family-friendly diner on the 99W corridor with big breakfasts and comfort classics.
2818 Portland Rd
The Painted Lady
VisitOne of Oregon's most celebrated fine-dining rooms, a short walk from downtown in a historic house on College Street, known for prix-fixe seasonal menus and an acclaimed wine list.
201 S College St
Tina’s | Wine Country Cuisine
VisitA Dundee institution on 99W for elegant, market-driven cooking and Oregon wine, a favorite for special occasions.
760 OR-99W, Dundee
The Dundee Bistro
VisitA relaxed, well-loved Dundee bistro pairing Pacific Northwest plates with pours from nearby Ponzi Vineyards.
100 SW 7th St, Dundee
Worth planning around: the Dundee Hills wineries pour alongside their tastings, and the Oregon Truffle Festival, hosted in Newberg each winter, brings a full calendar of dinners and events to the valley's best tables.
Farm-to-table cooking, from First Street to the hills
The Dundee Hills, minutes from downtown Newberg
05 · Activities
Newberg's calendar runs from First Friday art walks to the Oregon Truffle Festival, and the hills around town are the region's playground. Here is how locals spend their weekends:
Yamhill County's arts and culture hub in a renovated 1930s brick schoolhouse at 415 E Sheridan St: free public art exhibits, four galleries, a 214-seat theater, clay and glass studios, and classes for adults and kids.
The boyhood home of President Herbert Hoover, who lived here in the 1880s. Built in 1881, it is the oldest surviving residence in Newberg and the only presidential house museum in the Pacific Northwest.
A community park with a skatepark, BMX track, dog park, disc golf, playgrounds, and trails, run by the Chehalem Parks and Recreation District. Jaquith Park, Herbert Hoover Park, and the district aquatic center round out the local lineup.
About five miles southeast of Newberg on the Willamette River, the 615-acre park where Oregon’s first provisional government was formed in 1843. Hiking and biking trails, history exhibits, wildlife, and camping.
Newberg and Dundee anchor some of Oregon’s most famous wine appellations: the Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, and Ribbon Ridge. Tasting rooms on First Street and up the hill include Argyle Winery, Rex Hill, Domaine Lumineux, and Bravuro Cellars.
A classic single-screen movie house at 304 E 1st St showing first-run films in the heart of Old Town, a Newberg tradition since the 1920s.
We know this town block by block, from the First Street tasting rooms to the Springbrook new builds. Tell us what you are looking for and we will show you the Newberg that fits, from the school feeder to the vineyard view.
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