Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Newport, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,354
Population
3,939
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Experience the natural beauty of North Carolina’s coastline
Coastal
•
Beach
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Rural
Newport is a small town in coastal North Carolina, minutes from the ocean and enveloped by the greenery of Croatan National Forest. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is only about seven miles up the road, making Newport an excellent option for armed service personnel and civilian military employees seeking off-base housing.
The local beaches are just a short drive away, and the nearby towns like Morehead City on the coastline offer great dining, nightlife, and entertainment options. Almost entirely a residential community, Newport’s neighborhoods feature a broad variety of apartments and single-family homes in every shape and size, with options available for every lifestyle or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,529
Average: $72,849
Education
802
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,852
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport, NC is $683 for a studio, $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,834 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
793 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
467 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
467 Students
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
974 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
974 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Airports
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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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 June 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.