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About Newport
Town in Delaware, United StatesNewport is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is on the Christina River. It is best known for being the home of colonial inventor Oliver Evans. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 910. Four limited access highways, I-95, I-295, I-495, and Delaware Route 141 intersect within one mile (1.6 km) of the town.
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Housing in Newport
The typical Newport home is worth about $262,000, up 0.5% in a year, 36% below the Delaware typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Newport
Not graded
Newport has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Health in Newport
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Schools in Newport
All Newport schools →School Grade B
The public schools Newport’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of Delaware’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within DE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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