At a Glance
Median Income
$64,327
$32,114 per capita
Home Value
$197,500
Zillow: $241,304
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.4% 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 $64,327 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,114. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,304. Median rent is $1,594/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population551
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,327
Per Capita$32,114
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,500
Rent$1,594
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$241,304
Housing Units286
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.