Newport Center is a small town of 199 in Vermont, with a median household income of N/A
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newport Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newport Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newport Center 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: 94.3
Newport Center's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newport Center costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newport Center, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,004
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newport Center's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.5 /100k
Property Crime
639.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newport Center is served primarily by Newport Town School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newport Center, VT
National Avg
School District
Newport Town School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newport Center sees average highs of 23.4°F in January
and 77.7°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.6 inches of snow per year.
Newport Center's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newport Center roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,600 and median rent is $1,004/month.
Newport Center's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newport Center are operated by Newport Town School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newport Center, VT has a population of 199, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Newport Center averages 23.4°F in January and 77.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 98.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newport Center, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05857.
The population of Newport Center, Vermont is 199 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newport Center: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $130,600, median household income N/A, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newport Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
