Median Income
$53,600
29% lower than US avg
Home Value
$196,000
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
21.6%
74% higher than US avg
How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population698
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,600
Per Capita$33,000
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty21.6%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units290
Rent Burden7.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Newport receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Newport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Newport is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Newport is $196,000, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.
Newport has a population of 698 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).
Population
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 27.9% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Spanish | 67.9% |
| 406% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.3% |
The median household income in Newport is $53,600, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,600 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| 74% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
The median home value in Newport is $196,000, 30% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $196,000 |
| 30% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.3% |
| Housing Units | 290 |
Property Tax