Cost of Living in Newport, OR
Population 10,393 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Newport sits on the smaller end of the Oregon 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 — 7.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Newport is about 55 miles west of Salem, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Salem's $382,000 median.
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 $404,800 — 33% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,153/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,213/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 56.9°F and lows of 44.3°F. Overall, Newport has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.
🏠 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 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 50 |
| Low °F | 39 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 42 | 39 |
| Precip" | 10.33 | 8.38 | 6.82 | 5.53 | 2.96 | 2.16 | 0.59 | 0.74 | 2.33 | 5.56 | 10.24 | 11.63 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Newport, OR?
Newport has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.
What is average rent in Newport, OR?
The median gross rent in Newport is $1,153 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Newport?
The median home value in Newport is $404,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Newport?
The median household income in Newport is $57,213 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Newport, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Newport is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Newport, OR affordable?
Newport is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Newport?
Newport has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 44.3°F. Annual precipitation is 67.3". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Newport at a Glance
- Population
- 10,393
- Median Income
- $57,213
- Home Value
- $404,800
- Median Rent
- $1,153/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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