City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Newport, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newport - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,393
Residents
$57,213
Median income
$404,800
Median home
$1,480
Median rent (state)

Newport - the verdict

Nationally, Newport sits in the 31st percentile for household income and the 17th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

31st
percentile, household income
78th
percentile, home value
59th
percentile, median rent
17th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newport, OR

Oregon's Newport is a small town, with 10,393 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $57,213 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.4%. Typical homes in Newport are valued around $404,800, and the median resident age is 50.3 years. Educational attainment runs 31.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 47.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 22 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 83% from five years earlier. Newport's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2918.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Newport's yearly average temperature at 50.6°F with 67.3 inches of precipitation per year and 0.1 inches of snowfall.

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Oregon at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,480 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oregon's average monthly utility costs around $185 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 89.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

10,393 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$57,213 /yr

Poverty 11.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Newport compare to other US cities?

Where Newport sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 31% higher than other cities
Home value 78% pricier than other cities
Median rent 59% pricier than other cities
Safety 17% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Oregon and the picture shifts: Newport ranks #65 of 85 Oregon cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Newport against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Newport toward the top of Oregon's cities

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Newport ranks #95 - the 76th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Newport only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#262 of 364
28th percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#198 of 395
46th percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#131 of 366
64th percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#95 of 395
76th percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#105 of 395
73rd percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

31stIncome percentile
17thSafety percentile

31st percentile nationally for median household income · 17th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Newport's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Newport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 27 Avg. percentile National median
Newport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Newport's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$404,800 22nd percentile more affordable than 22% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Newport $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newport, OR Newport, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newport, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newport, OR median $57,213/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newport, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newport, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,393
Median Income
$57,213
Median Home Value
$404,800
Median Age
50.3
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2918.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
246.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2672.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.6°F
Annual Precipitation
67.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,200 residents10,300 residents10,400 residents10,500 residents10,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,298 residents 10,383 residents ▲ +0.8%
Newport's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
22
housing units authorized
Single-Family
12
detached homes
Multifamily
10
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 126
2020 82
2021 14
2022 101
2023 43
2024 22

Permit volume decreased 83% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.4%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
5.4%
Work from Home
10.0%
Other
1.4%

Based on 4,146 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newport sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,480/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
89.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Silverton
10,445 people
North Bend
10,231 people
Baker City
10,177 people
Molalla
10,168 people
Santa Clara
10,623 people
Astoria
10,162 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newport's 10,393 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fair Oaks, GA
10,392 people
Lyons, IL
10,391 people
Scottdale, GA
10,398 people
Madison Heights, VA
10,398 people
East Setauket, NY
10,385 people
Flowood, MS
10,384 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newport's $57,213 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Absarokee, MT
$57,212 median income
Hamburg, PA
$57,212 median income
Linden, TN
$57,212 median income
Columbus, TX
$57,214 median income
La Grange, TX
$57,212 median income
Galveston, TX
$57,216 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newport, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newport, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.2% 10.7% 7.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.7% White 79.2% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 10.7% Two or more races 7.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newport compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newport (this city) 10,393 $57,213
Silverton 10,445 $74,286
North Bend 10,231 $72,483
Baker City 10,177 $58,125
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newport, OR?

What is the population of Newport, OR? +

Newport, OR counts 10,393 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newport, OR? +

In Newport, the typical household earns $57,213 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newport? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newport; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

Is Newport, OR safe? +

Newport has a total crime rate of 2918.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Newport, OR? +

Homes in Newport carry a median value of $404,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Newport? +

The average annual temperature in Newport runs 50.6°F, 67.3 inches of precipitation, and 0.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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