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Newport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
Newport, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Newport residents earn a median household income of $42,740 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,049. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,641. Median rent is $896/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,682/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.