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Is Newport a Good Place to Live? Newport, Vermont: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Newport ranks #899 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #166 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Vermont. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($850/mo, #37 of 231) and short commutes (14.5 min, #38 of 234), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.3%, #149 of 151) and high unemployment (4.9%, #63 of 67).
Newport by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Newport's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Newport?
Newport's cost of living index is 96.4, 4% below the US level of 100 and #511 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $850/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $270,887, 32% below the typical Vermont home ($399,053).
| Measure | Newport | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 96.4#511 of 1,308 | 98 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $270,887#303 of 1,187 | $399,053 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $179,400#169 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $850/mo#50 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.3x#301 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18.7%#310 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Newport housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below.
Vermont housing market →Is Newport safe?
Newport recorded 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% above the US rate of 328 and 84% above Vermont's 214. That ranks #707 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #116 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Newport Police Department. Property crime runs 1,371 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Newport | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 395#707 of 1,085 | 214 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,371#398 of 1,085 | 1,419 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Newport?
The median household in Newport earns $54,646, 34% below the US figure of $83,163 and 34% below Vermont ($82,730). Unemployment is 4.9% (US 4.3%). 23% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Newport | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $54,646#1160 of 1,312 | $82,730 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.3% · US 4.3% | 4.9%#804 of 1,058 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 23%#1189 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -1.3%#1115 of 1,132 | -0.3% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Newport?
The median resident of Newport is 46.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 25.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #973 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Newport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 46.4 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 25.1%#973 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 57.6% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Newport's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Newport to describe its public schools. 35.5% of adults are obese and 11.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Newport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.5%#815 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.9%#775 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18.8%#1010 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8.9%#500 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Newport?
The average commute in Newport is 14.5 minutes (Vermont 23.9); 0% of workers take transit and 16.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Newport scores 11 of 20 (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 64.9°F and winters 17°F, with 43.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Newport | VermontVT | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 14.5 min#50 of 1,312 | 23.9 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 4.8%#540 of 1,312 | 6.4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 67.8% | 67.9% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 1.4% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 16.8% | 16% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 11#585 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Vermont is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 27.1 | 5 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 36.6 | 14.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 50.8 | 29.2 | 3.3 |
| May | 64.8 | 41.9 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 73.1 | 51.6 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 77.7 | 56.6 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 76.2 | 54.5 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 68.9 | 46.8 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 54.8 | 35.6 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 41.1 | 25.3 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 29.2 | 13.5 | 3.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newport.
| Measure | Newport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 41.8°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 64.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 17°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 43.8 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Newport?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Newport's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orleans County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, inland flooding, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 64% of US counties.
| Measure | Newport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#497 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Orleans County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Orleans County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0011% | 80% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 74% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0043% | 64% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0023% | 45% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Newport compare with similar-size cities?
Newport is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #166 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 4,394.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, VTPop. 4,394 | #899 | 51.8 | $54,646 | $850/mo | 395 | 14.5 min |
| Caribou, MEPop. 7,382 | #615 | 56.5 | $53,709 | $757/mo | 82 | 14.7 min |
| Elsmere, DEPop. 6,203 | #971 | 50.6 | $67,944 | $1,339/mo | 144 | 24.4 min |
| Lewistown, MTPop. 6,087 | #1094 | 48.0 | $48,750 | $1,007/mo | 639 | 12.7 min |
| Chena Ridge, AKPop. 5,881 | #186 | 64.9 | $133,775 | $1,110/mo | no data | 20.9 min |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #595 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 | 12.9 min |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #422 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data | 35.4 min |
| Lincoln, NDPop. 4,381 | #507 | 58.0 | $87,652 | $950/mo | 44 | 19.9 min |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #93 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data | 12.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Newport compare with the rest of Vermont?
Newport ranks #20 of the 20 Vermont cities we track, with a score of 51.8 against Vermont's statewide 74. Its households earn 34% below the Vermont median. Violent crime is 84% above the statewide rate. Homes are 32% below the typical Vermont home.
| City | Rank in VT | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury, VTPop. 7,220 | #1 | 76.4 | $86,250 | $1,201/mo | 54 |
| Shelburne, VTPop. 6,499 | #2 | 76.0 | $109,583 | $1,439/mo | 61 |
| Essex Junction, VTPop. 10,803 | #3 | 70.9 | $89,257 | $1,544/mo | no data |
| Montpelier, VTPop. 8,014 | #4 | 69.9 | $81,030 | $1,302/mo | 343 |
| South Burlington, VTPop. 20,756 | #5 | 69.6 | $106,667 | $1,787/mo | 231 |
| Winooski, VTPop. 8,293 | #6 | 69.2 | $79,522 | $1,643/mo | 272 |
| Milton, VTPop. 3,555 | #7 | 67.5 | $77,550 | $1,471/mo | county/metro |
| White River Junction, VTPop. 3,364 | #8 | 65.5 | $77,168 | $1,222/mo | no data |
| Burlington, VTPop. 44,675 | #9 | 64.4 | $71,109 | $1,649/mo | 483 |
| Brattleboro, VTPop. 7,657 | #10 | 62.6 | $52,734 | $1,113/mo | county/metro |
| St. Johnsbury, VTPop. 5,859 | #11 | 61.3 | $53,711 | $912/mo | 203 |
| Springfield, VTPop. 4,237 | #12 | 60.2 | $46,760 | $818/mo | county/metro |
| Northfield, VTPop. 3,766 | #13 | 59.9 | $60,789 | $997/mo | county/metro |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #14 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #15 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro |
| Wilder, VTPop. 3,087 | #16 | 55.6 | $75,143 | $1,142/mo | no data |
| St. Albans, VTPop. 6,954 | #17 | 53.1 | $57,980 | $1,150/mo | 735 |
| Barre, VTPop. 8,412 | #18 | 52.5 | $65,625 | $1,093/mo | 533 |
| Bellows Falls, VTPop. 2,891 | #19 | 52.2 | $56,086 | $1,038/mo | 110 |
| Newport, VTPop. 4,394 | #20 | 51.8 | $54,646 | $850/mo | 395 |
All 20 Vermont cities we track, by overall score. Vermont statewide: median income $82,730, violent crime 214.4 per 100,000.
How is Newport's score calculated?
Newport scores 51.8 out of 100, #899 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; education and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Vermont's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Newport. Similar-size median 41.9.
38.5 - SafetyCity data · 15% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Newport's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
71.9 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Newport. Similar-size median 56.5.
47.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Newport's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
82.0 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Newport. Similar-size median 50.8.
21.5 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Newport. Similar-size median 35.2.
25.0 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Newport. Similar-size median 48.3.
62.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Newport's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
52.6 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
64.0 - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Newport.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Newport's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Newport has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Newport
Is Newport, VT a good place to live?
Newport ranks #899 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #166 of 234 towns and #20 of 20 in Vermont. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low rents ($850/mo, #37 of 231) and short commutes (14.5 min, #38 of 234), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.3%, #149 of 151) and high unemployment (4.9%, #63 of 67).
What is the cost of living in Newport?
Newport's cost of living index is 96.4, 4% below the US level of 100 and #511 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $850/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $270,887, 32% below the typical Vermont home ($399,053).
What is the crime rate in Newport?
Newport recorded 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 20% above the US rate of 328 and 84% above Vermont's 214. That ranks #707 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #116 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Newport Police Department. Property crime runs 1,371 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Newport?
The median household in Newport earns $54,646, 34% below the US figure of $83,163 and 34% below Vermont ($82,730). Unemployment is 4.9% (US 4.3%). 23% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Newport?
Median rent in Newport is $850/mo (Census), #50 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 18.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The typical home value in Newport is $270,887, up 5.6% in a year, against $399,053 for Vermont and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $179,400.
How are the public schools in Newport?
We have too few school records for Newport to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Newport?
The average commute is 14.5 minutes, #50 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.9 minutes across Vermont. 4.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Newport?
Newport averages 41.8°F over the year, 64.9°F in summer and 17°F in winter, with 43.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Newport walkable?
Newport scores 11 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #585 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Newport at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Orleans County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, inland flooding, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 64% of US counties.
Who lives in Newport?
Newport has 4,394 residents. The median resident of Newport is 46.4 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 25.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #973 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Newport compare with the rest of Vermont?
Newport ranks #20 of the 20 Vermont cities we track, with a score of 51.8 against Vermont's statewide 74. Its households earn 34% below the Vermont median. Violent crime is 84% above the statewide rate. Homes are 32% below the typical Vermont home.
What cities are similar in size to Newport?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Newport's population of 4,394 are Caribou, ME (#615 overall), Elsmere, DE (#971 overall), Lewistown, MT (#1094 overall), Chena Ridge, AK (#186 overall), and Buffalo, WY (#595 overall). Newport is #899.