Cost of Living in Newport, NC
Population 4,428 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Newport sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Newport is about 70 miles northeast of Wilmington, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Wilmington's $350,000.
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 $245,300 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $784/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,091/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 74.2°F and lows of 54.4°F. Overall, Newport has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Newport has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 60 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 76 | 67 | 60 |
| Low °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 68 | 56 | 46 | 40 |
| Precip" | 4.07 | 3.40 | 3.56 | 3.52 | 3.94 | 4.87 | 7.38 | 7.21 | 8.20 | 3.81 | 3.76 | 3.70 |
| Snow" | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Newport, NC?
Newport has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is average rent in Newport, NC?
The median gross rent in Newport is $784 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Newport?
The median home value in Newport is $245,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Newport?
The median household income in Newport is $76,091 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Newport, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Newport is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Newport, NC affordable?
Yes, Newport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Newport?
Newport has average high temperatures of 74.2°F and average lows of 54.4°F. Annual precipitation is 57.4". Average annual snowfall is 0.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Newport at a Glance
- Population
- 4,428
- Median Income
- $76,091
- Home Value
- $245,300
- Median Rent
- $784/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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