Newport Center, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
207 Population 531/sq mi density
$131,500 Home Value $295,701 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport Center, VT

At a Glance

Home Value
$131,500
53% below
Zillow: $295,701
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
59.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Newport Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newport Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
47%
Rent
68%
Poverty
480%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport Center a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport Center is $131,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,701. Median rent is $786/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

13.1% of adults in Newport Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport Center has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty59.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

Home Value$131,500
Rent$786
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$295,701
Housing Units135
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,961/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation770 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Newport Center was built in 1953.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.