Living in Newport, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport · Census data 2020–2024
Newport has 8,024 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $34,764 (43% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $162,600, the median rent is $597/month.
Newport at a glance
- Population
- 8,024
- Median age
- 38.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $34,764State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $162,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $597/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Newport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Newport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newport the median home value is $162,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $597 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Newport median household income
The median household income in Newport is $34,764 and the income per person is $17,139. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Newport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,936
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.27
Newport demographics
- Population
- 8,024
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 2,477
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport ›
Education in Newport
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Newport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 8,024 | $34,764 | $162,600 | $597 |
| Diaz | 1,337 | $49,120 | $87,200 | $869 |
| Campbell Station | 311 | $61,875 | $95,100 | $817 |
| Jacksonport | 115 | $40,104 | $80,600 | — |
| Tuckerman | 1,442 | $45,484 | $102,500 | $759 |
| Grubbs | 431 | $78,750 | — | $1,258 |
| Weldon | 136 | $54,583 | — | — |
| Oil Trough | 259 | $40,083 | $83,100 | $475 |
| Newark | 1,637 | $40,417 | $96,300 | $662 |
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Newport ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Newport: FAQ
What is the median household income in Newport, AR?
The median household income in Newport is $34,764, 43% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newport?
The median home value in Newport is $162,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Newport?
The median gross rent in Newport is $597 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Newport, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Arkansas median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Newport?
The median age in Newport is 38.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Newport?
The average commute to work in Newport is 14 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport?
The unemployment rate in Newport is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport?
12.3% of adults in Newport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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