Newport, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,269 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$41,733 Median Income $23,111 per capita
$230,500 Home Value $408,094 Zillow
$548 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
89 Violent Crime/100K 2,758 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,733 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$230,500 home value, $548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,733
44% below
$23,111 per capita
Home Value
$230,500
18% below
Zillow: $408,094
Median Rent
$548/mo
53% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
2,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
56%
Home Value
82%
Rent
47%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newport residents earn a median household income of $41,733 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,111. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport is $230,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,094. Median rent is $548/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Newport reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,758/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,269
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,733
Per Capita$23,111
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

B+
Home Value$230,500
Rent$548
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$408,094
Housing Units915
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property2,758/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation2,160 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Newport was founded in 1890.
The median home in Newport was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.