What are the schools like in Newport, MN?

Newport is served primarily by South Washington County Schools. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Newport?

The median household income in Newport, MN is $62,039 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Newport, MN?

Newport has an average high temperature of 23.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.2 inches.

Newport, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newport, MN affordable or expensive?

Newport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newport is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $298,500 and the median rent is $1,074 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newport, MN?

Newport has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1118.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newport, MN a Good Place to Live?

Newport is a small town of 4,163 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $62,039 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Newport stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Newport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Newport's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newport costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newport, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$298,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,074	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,039	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newport's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1118.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newport is served primarily by South Washington County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newport, MN	National Avg
School District	South Washington County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newport sees average highs of 23.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation and 51.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newport, MN
Average High — January	23.9°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	33.9"
Annual Snowfall	51.2"

Demographics

Metric	Newport, MN	National Avg
Population	4,163	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	11.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South St. Paul, MN 2 mi St. Paul Park, MN 3 mi Woodbury, MN 4 mi Sunfish Lake, MN 4 mi Inver Grove Heights, MN 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Newport

Newport, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55055

Newport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newport, MN affordable or expensive?

Newport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newport roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $298,500 and median rent is $1,074/month.

What is the crime rate in Newport, MN?

Newport's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newport?

Public schools in Newport are operated by South Washington County Schools. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newport, MN a good place to live?

Newport, MN has a population of 4,163, a median household income of $62,039, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newport?

Newport averages 23.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches with about 51.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newport?

Newport, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55055.

What is the population of Newport?

The population of Newport, Minnesota is 4,163 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newport?

Key numbers for living in Newport: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $298,500, median household income $62,039, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.