Cost of Living in Newport, AR
Population 8,019 · Arkansas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $32,693, median household incomes in Newport land roughly 56% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 29% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Newport lies roughly 80 miles west of the nearest major metro, Memphis — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 16% lower than Memphis' $157,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Newport
The median home value in Newport is $132,200 — 57% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $605/month, 54% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $32,693/year is 56% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arkansas's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Newport has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Newport, AR?
Newport has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.
What is average rent in Newport, AR?
The median gross rent in Newport is $605 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Newport?
The median home value in Newport is $132,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Newport?
The median household income in Newport is $32,693 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Newport, AR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Newport is 9.5%. The Arkansas state income tax top rate is 4.4%.
Is Newport, AR affordable?
Yes, Newport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.
Newport at a Glance
- Population
- 8,019
- Median Income
- $32,693
- Home Value
- $132,200
- Median Rent
- $605/mo
- Unemployment
- 12.5%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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