At a Glance
Median Income
$63,365
$39,124 per capita
Home Value
$331,300
Zillow: $341,890
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.5% 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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $63,365 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,124. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $331,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,890. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
25.5% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,460
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,365
Per Capita$39,124
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,300
Rent$1,080
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$341,890
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation753 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport was built in 1973.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.