At a Glance
Median Income
$82,955
$44,551 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
Zillow: $162,809
Median Rent
$728/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.8% 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+
3.7 / 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 $82,955 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,551. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,809. Median rent is $728/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.8% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population481
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,955
Per Capita$44,551
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,900
Rent$728
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$162,809
Housing Units265
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation647 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.