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Map of Newport: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.9%71 of 2,456 acres
Trails1.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1115 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Newport

City in Minnesota, United States
3,797Population
3.9 sq miArea
745 ftElevation

Newport is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,797 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, its population is 5,321.

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Living in Newport

Housing in Newport

$342K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Newport home is worth about $342,000, up 2.4% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market159
Sale-to-list98.4%
Sold in May5
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Newport

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Most working residents leave Newport for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are St. Paul (17%), Minneapolis (10%) and Woodbury (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

St. Paul
17%
Minneapolis
10%
Woodbury
6%
Cottage Grove
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Newport →

Health in Newport

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 50% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury · 3.2 mi · ER
Mn Community Care - La ClinicaSaint Paul · 5.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Newport · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newport →

Natural hazards in Newport

31
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Newport →

Climate in Newport

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Newport has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter
55° / 36°Spring
80° / 61°Summer
57° / 39°Fall
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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Newport’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#75Best public schoolsof 230 in MN
DistrictSouth Washington County SchoolsSchools1

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 MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: South St. Paul: Kaposia LibrarySouth St. Paul · 2.4 miles
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