Living in Newport, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport · Census data 2020–2024
Newport has 2,181 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $51,122 (48% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $303,200, the median rent is $653/month.
Newport at a glance
- Population
- 2,181
- Median age
- 34.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $51,122State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $303,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $653/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Newport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
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 $303,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,379 a month in housing costs.
Newport median household income
The median household income in Newport is $51,122 and the income per person is $25,898. 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Newport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 967
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.43
Newport demographics
- Population
- 2,181
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 856
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport ›
Education in Newport
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Newport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 2,181 | $51,122 | $303,200 | $653 |
| Oldtown | 428 | $57,833 | $261,700 | $833 |
| Priest River | 1,778 | $58,782 | $299,100 | $817 |
| Blanchard | 651 | $59,012 | $279,100 | — |
| Laclede | 406 | $51,140 | $272,800 | — |
| Spirit Lake | 1,972 | $65,192 | $436,600 | $1,250 |
| Dover | 792 | $99,821 | $719,100 | $1,333 |
| Athol | 777 | $70,250 | $367,700 | — |
| Deer Park | 4,791 | $54,391 | $347,000 | $1,006 |
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What is the median household income in Newport, WA?
The median household income in Newport is $51,122, 48% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $303,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Newport?
The median gross rent in Newport is $653 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Newport, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
What is the median age in Newport?
The median age in Newport is 34.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Newport?
The average commute to work in Newport is 22 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport?
The unemployment rate in Newport is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport?
19.3% 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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