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There were 15 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 2 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 55.1% and the vacancy rate was 15.6%. Its population was 8,024 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population8,193people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,468EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent524.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,725offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 9% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.88µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Newport?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$597 per month, while the median home value was US$162,600 in July 2026. 51.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Newport recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$597/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)15.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,930 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)650.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent524.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes69 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Newport a good place to live?

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 182 of 8,193 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$34,764 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Newport is 8.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income34,764 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband59.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet14.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,468 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,809 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate8.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Newport?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,809 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,510of €2,243 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,243
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €651
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,510
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Newport Salary needed to live in Newport

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Newport. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Newport. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher82.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools2 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents15 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations5,834 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Newport when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNewport highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Newport highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Newport1,667
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,725 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,229 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes52 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.48 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportBVX3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport36 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Newport. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Newport.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Newport is 6.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.88 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.61 · Feb 10.39 · Mar 15.44 · Apr 21.11 · May 25.67 · Jun 30.22 · Jul 31.89 · Aug 31.61 · Sep 28.11 · Oct 22.22 · Nov 14.89 · Dec 9.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035186 (NEWPORT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.33 · Feb 0.667 · Mar 5.22 · Apr 10.44 · May 15.78 · Jun 20.44 · Jul 22.22 · Aug 21.11 · Sep 16.78 · Oct 10.11 · Nov 4.67 · Dec 0.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035186 (NEWPORT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.17 · Feb 5.5 · Mar 10.33 · Apr 15.78 · May 20.72 · Jun 25.33 · Jul 27.06 · Aug 26.33 · Sep 22.44 · Oct 16.17 · Nov 9.78 · Dec 4.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 93.22 · Feb 100.6 · Mar 127.3 · Apr 136.9 · May 142 · Jun 85.6 · Jul 106.2 · Aug 75.44 · Sep 82.04 · Oct 100.6 · Nov 125.2 · Dec 125.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035186 (NEWPORT)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading30.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.98 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,430 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.9 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.3 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±5.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.6 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±5.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 182 is not 1.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.55 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents182 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density233.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,193 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,058 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value162,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate34.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage69.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher12.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available84.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,012 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans74.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Newport

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Jonesboro as a Newport alternative in the same region

56 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 83,296 Jonesboro vs 8,193 Newport+917%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,673 Jonesboro vs €1,468 Newport+82%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,765 Jonesboro vs 1,725 Newport+118%
  • Foreign residents: 3.1% Jonesboro vs 1.5% Newport+100%
  • Unemployment: 6.3% Jonesboro vs 8.7% Newport−28%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Jonesboro vs 36.0 km Newport−86%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,121 Jonesboro vs €2,809 Newportno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Jonesboro

Plainfield as a Newport alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 719 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €1,468 Newport+229%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,193 Newport+511%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.5% Newport+295%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,725 Newport−57%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.7% Newport−57%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 36.0 km Newport−75%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,809 Newportno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Independence8,193 residentsButler borough8,196 residentsMahtomedi8,189 residentsNorth Madison8,188 residentsVirginia8,187 residentsGlen Ridge8,204 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Newport?

The median gross salary is 2,809 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Newport?

The unemployment rate is 8.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Newport?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.88 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Newport?

Police recorded 1,725 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Newport?

The published population is 8,193 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Newport?

182 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Newport a good place to live?

Newport may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035186 (NEWPORT) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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