Living in Newport, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport · Census data 2020–2024
Newport has 4,754 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $71,979 (19% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $378,100, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Newport at a glance
- Population
- 4,754
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $71,979State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $378,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Newport a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newport the median home value is $378,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,054 a month in housing costs.
Newport median household income
The median household income in Newport is $71,979 and the income per person is $44,082. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Newport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,160
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.19
Newport demographics
- Population
- 4,754
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,160
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport ›
Education in Newport
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Newport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 4,754 | $71,979 | $378,100 | $1,122 |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
| St. Paul Park | 5,457 | $100,642 | $263,500 | $2,174 |
| Woodbury | 78,305 | $125,310 | $450,200 | $1,908 |
| Sunfish Lake | 533 | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | — |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | $101,316 | $363,400 | $1,465 |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | $68,464 | $301,300 | $1,282 |
| Landfall | 776 | $42,000 | $18,900 | — |
| Cottage Grove | 40,992 | $120,791 | $378,800 | $1,783 |
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What is the median household income in Newport, MN?
The median household income in Newport is $71,979, 19% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $378,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Newport?
The median gross rent in Newport is $1,122 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Newport, MN a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
What is the median age in Newport?
The median age in Newport is 37.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Newport?
The average commute to work in Newport is 25 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport?
The unemployment rate in Newport is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport?
27.4% 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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