What are the schools like in Newport, OR?

Newport is served primarily by Lincoln County SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Newport?

The median household income in Newport, OR is $57,511 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Newport, OR?

Newport has an average high temperature of 51.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Newport, OR affordable or expensive?

Newport's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newport is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $373,400 and the median rent is $1,086 per month.

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

Newport has a violent crime rate of 246.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2672.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newport, OR a Good Place to Live?

Newport is a small city of 10,319 in Oregon, with a median household income of $57,511 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 102.1

Newport's overall cost of living index is 102.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newport costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Newport, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$373,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,086	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,511	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Newport's violent crime rate is 246.4 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.4 /100k

Property Crime

2672.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Newport is served primarily by Lincoln County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newport, OR	National Avg
School District	Lincoln County SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newport sees average highs of 51.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July, with 72.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newport, OR
Average High — January	51.3°F
Average High — July	64.2°F
Annual Precipitation	72.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Newport, OR	National Avg
Population	10,319	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toledo, OR 5 mi Siletz, OR 9 mi Bayshore, OR 13 mi Depoe Bay, OR 13 mi Waldport, OR 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Newport

Newport, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

97365 97366

Newport vs Other Cities

Newport, OR vs Toledo, OR Newport, OR vs Siletz, OR Newport, OR vs Bayshore, OR Newport, OR vs Depoe Bay, OR Newport, OR vs Waldport, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newport, OR affordable or expensive?

Newport's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Newport roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $373,400 and median rent is $1,086/month.

What is the crime rate in Newport, OR?

Newport's violent crime rate is 246.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2672.2 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 Lincoln County SD. The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newport, OR a good place to live?

Newport, OR has a population of 10,319, a median household income of $57,511, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 51.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 72.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newport?

Newport, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 97365, 97366.

What is the population of Newport?

The population of Newport, Oregon is 10,319 with a median age of 47.9. 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 102 (100 = US average), median home $373,400, median household income $57,511, crime index 90 (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.