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Newport, Washington

Newport, Washington, in Pend Oreille county, is 40 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 248 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 1,921 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 47% 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.

In Newport, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $30,898.

Political Inclinations

Newport residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Newport Housing

An estimated 56% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Newport offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Newport, 81% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Newport 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 the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNewport Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Newport Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Newport Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Newport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newport, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity73
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime12
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