At a Glance
Median Income
$59,833
$26,099 per capita
Home Value
$230,900
Zillow: $261,864
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
448/100K
3,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport residents earn a median household income of $59,833 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,099. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $230,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,864. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,027/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,209
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,572/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,833
Per Capita$26,099
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,900
Rent$1,143
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$261,864
Housing Units391
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent448/100K
Property3,027/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.