Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Newport
Newport, DE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,263
Population
1,125
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A waterfront Delaware city with a laidback vibe
River
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Laidback
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Quiet
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Convenient
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Affordable
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Situated along the Christina River about five miles southwest of Wilmington, Newport is a subdued Delaware suburb that’s part of New Castle County. Low-lying apartments and homes are on offer here, while New York-style pizzerias and taverns keep the center of town busy with locals. Neighboring communities hold a greater number of amenities, including community parks and shopping centers. The restaurants and conveniences of Wilmington are just a 10-minute drive northeast, making a commute painless.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,241
Average: $81,908
Education
125
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
526
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport, DE is $1,263 for one bedroom, and $1,428 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,263/month
651 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wilmington & Western Railroad
- Delaware Center for Horticulture
- Brandywine Zoo
- Wilmington State Parks
- Hagley Museum and Library
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.