At a Glance
Median Income
$76,091
$38,807 per capita
Home Value
$245,300
Zillow: $337,854
Median Rent
$784/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
1,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 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
3.2 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $337,854. 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 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,093/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,428
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,091
Per Capita$38,807
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,300
Rent$784
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$337,854
Housing Units1,849
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property1,093/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary214/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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