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Newport, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County
Newport, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% 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 $252,063. 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.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,503/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.