Living in Newport, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport · Census data 2020–2024
Newport has 10,583 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $60,568 (27% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $441,400, the median rent is $1,241/month.
Newport at a glance
- Population
- 10,583
- Median age
- 51.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $60,568State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $441,400State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,241/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Newport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
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 $441,400, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,241 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,064 a month in housing costs.
Newport median household income
The median household income in Newport is $60,568 and the income per person is $40,088. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Newport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,040
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.06
Newport demographics
- Population
- 10,583
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.6%
- Households
- 4,997
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport ›
Education in Newport
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Newport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 10,583 | $60,568 | $441,400 | $1,241 |
| Toledo | 3,546 | $53,947 | $299,100 | $1,084 |
| Siletz | 1,119 | $86,667 | $251,200 | — |
| Bayshore | 925 | $61,894 | $437,400 | — |
| Depoe Bay | 1,782 | $85,417 | $377,700 | $1,622 |
| Waldport | 2,177 | $55,625 | $365,900 | $987 |
| Lincoln Beach | 2,434 | $73,750 | $422,900 | $884 |
| San Marine | 506 | $77,710 | $478,600 | — |
| Yachats | 979 | $67,125 | $557,500 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in Newport, OR?
The median household income in Newport is $60,568, 27% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $441,400, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Newport?
The median gross rent in Newport is $1,241 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Newport, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Newport?
The median age in Newport is 51.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Newport?
The average commute to work in Newport is 16 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport?
The unemployment rate in Newport is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport?
31.3% 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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