Newport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,587 Population 5,290/sq mi density
$60,644 Median Income $32,315 per capita
$147,300 Home Value $264,476 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,644 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,300 home value, $874/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,644
19% below
$32,315 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
48% below
Zillow: $264,476
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°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
81%
Home Value
52%
Rent
75%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $60,644 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,315. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 896 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport is $147,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,476. Median rent is $874/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.5% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,587
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density5,290/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,644
Per Capita$32,315
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,362M
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$874
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$264,476
Housing Units633
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation399 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Newport was founded in 1804.
The median home in Newport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.