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Newport, Vermont, in Orleans county, is 130 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 187 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 5,005 people lived in Newport.
In Newport, about 44% of adults are married. Newport is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
If you spend a lot of time in Newport, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $34,922.
Newport residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush 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. The city 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 city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Newport compared to other places in the state.
In Newport, 87% 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.
Newport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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