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About
Life in Newport
Newport is a community of 10,393 people in Oregon. The median household income is $60,568, median rent runs about $1,241 per month, and median home values are around $441,400. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
Newport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Foreign-Born
8.1%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Newport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newport, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (57.6%), and 11.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.3%
of residents
65 and Older
30.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.6%
of households
Married Couples
37.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.06
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Newport
In Newport, rent runs 19% below the OR average, and home values are 8% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$4,366
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $445,442 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above OR average
Unemployment in Newport
Unemployment in Lincoln County, which includes Newport, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Newport: Lincoln County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lincoln County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Newport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16 min avg
How Newport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newport, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 mi
Eugene Airport (EUG)
Small hub839k passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newport is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
328.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,415
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newport Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lincoln County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lincoln County, which includes Newport, the most common type is high wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 8 | High Wind | $8,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lincoln County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate63°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newport has cool summers (avg high 63°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
63°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
0
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
171
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 39°F | 10.23" |
| Feb | 52°F | 38°F | 8.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 40°F | 8.92" |
| Apr | 55°F | 42°F | 5.48" |
| May | 58°F | 46°F | 3.65" |
| Jun | 61°F | 50°F | 2.77" |
| Jul | 64°F | 51°F | 0.55" |
| Aug | 65°F | 51°F | 1.01" |
| Sep | 66°F | 49°F | 2.32" |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 5.74" |
| Nov | 55°F | 42°F | 10.55" |
| Dec | 50°F | 39°F | 12.82" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newport
Newport has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newport
Newport's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Newport
Oregon Coast Community College
Public · 2-year · 376 students · in-state tuition $5,724 · 28% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 97 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newport
Newport has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (97 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newport
Newport Public Library
35 Nw Nye St, Newport
Cities Near Newport
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newport?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newport FAQ
Is Newport, Oregon affordable?⌄
Newport's median rent is $1,241/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,568/year. Median home value is $441,400.
Is Newport, Oregon safe?⌄
Newport's violent crime rate was 328 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2415 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newport, Oregon?⌄
Lincoln County, which includes Newport, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newport, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Newport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,241/month and median household income is $60,568/year. The median home value is $441,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newport, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Newport is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from