Newport
What’s happening
Weather
Forecast →Upcoming events
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Local news
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The Newport album
Outdoors in Newport
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How Newport ranks
All →Town numbers
Housing in Newport
The typical Newport home is worth about $341,000, up 2.2% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Newport
Safety Grade C
Newport reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 67% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 68% of towns.
Work & commute in Newport
Full picture →Most working residents leave Newport for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Morehead City (22%), Havelock (6%) and Beaufort (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Newport
Health Grade B
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 92% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Newport
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Newport
Full climate →Newport has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Newport
All Newport schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Newport’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of North Carolina’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 NC. Ratings are from neighbors.
Newport’s library
Library details →Where Newport is
Explore map →Imported town boundary