Newport, ME

Living in Newport

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 34
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 55
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Schools 11
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Residents

1.8k Population -207 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
49% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office13%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$631 Median Monthly Rent +$263 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene63%
LP gas13%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newport

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Newport

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 20
Feb 20 3 16
Mar 29 3 13
Apr 42 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 46 4 0
Nov 36 4 3
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newport

Inland Flooding49
Tornado6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newport, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newport, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Newport, ME

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Unity College
17 miles, S
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Husson University
23 miles, E
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Colby College
28 miles, SW
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University of Maine
29 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newport, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
24 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Newport, ME

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Manchester Airport
171 miles, SW