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Newport, New York

Newport, New York, in Herkimer county, is 12 miles NE of Utica, New York (center to center) and 174 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is included in the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 640 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $41,111. Significantly, more adults in Newport have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York. In the village, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Newport.

Newport Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Newport, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Newport compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Newport, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Newport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyNewport Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Newport Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Newport College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Newport, NY

Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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