At a Glance
Median Income
$107,143
$49,391 per capita
Home Value
$310,300
Zillow: $599,590
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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 $107,143 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,391. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,065 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport is $310,300 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,590. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,357/100K.
Education
38.6% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,142
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,143
Per Capita$49,391
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$19,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,300
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$599,590
Housing Units1,755
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,357/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,297/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport was built in 1990.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.