At a Glance
Median Income
$58,422
$47,588 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $239,910
Median Rent
$994/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
3,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport residents earn a median household income of $58,422 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,588. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,910. Median rent is $994/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,655/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,039
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density5,087/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,422
Per Capita$47,588
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$994
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$239,910
Housing Units7,645
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent247/100K
Property3,655/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary555/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation535 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Newport was founded in 1795.
The median home in Newport was built in 1948.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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