At a Glance
Median Income
$63,365
$39,124 per capita
Home Value
$331,300
Zillow: $333,002
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
2,164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $63,365 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,124. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below 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 $333,002. 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.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,164/100K. The murder rate is 28.9/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,460
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,365
Per Capita$39,124
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,300
Rent$1,080
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$333,002
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property2,164/100K
Murder28.9/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary260/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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