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Newport, Oregon, in Lincoln county, is 54 miles W of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 9,532 people lived in Newport.
In Newport, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $36,682. Significantly, more adults in Newport have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Oregon.
Newport residents donated more money ($4,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 51% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Newport as a sign of wealth and desirability.
In Newport, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Newport; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Newport colleges • Newport travel.
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