Newport, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,428 Population 563/sq mi density
$76,091 Median Income $38,807 per capita
$245,300 Home Value $340,945 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 1,455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,091 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,091
1% above
$38,807 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
13% below
Zillow: $340,945
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
1,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
101%
Home Value
87%
Rent
67%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $76,091 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,807. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport is $245,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,945. Median rent is $784/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Newport reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,455/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,428
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,091
Per Capita$38,807
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$245,300
Rent$784
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$340,945
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden37.2%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property1,455/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Newport was founded in 1778.
The median home in Newport was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.