Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Newport, OR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,467
Population
10,627
Renter Mix
46% Rent
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Newport is a picturesque fishing town nestled on Oregon’s rugged central coast. Renowned as the “Dungeness Crab Capital of the World,” Newport’s commercial crabbing industry continues to harvest record numbers of the culinarily cherished crustacean. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, which is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.
There are numerous distinct neighborhoods in Newport. The historic Bayfront neighborhood is an active fishing port, with a bevy of unique shops, fresh seafood restaurants, fascinating museums, and the infamous sea lion docks. Newport’s downtown area situated in the city center is known as the Deco District for its rich art deco heritage, where residents and visitors alike enjoy great shopping and dining in a historic locale along Highway 101.
Outdoor recreation is a big part of life in Newport. There are gorgeous beaches like Nye Beach, Agate Beach, and South Beach, in addition to sprawling parks such as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, and South Beach State Park. Fishing, boating, crabbing, whale watching, hiking, and biking are among the favorite local pastimes.
Explore the City
A scenic view of Yaquina Bay from Newport's Bayfront neighborhood.
The Otter Rock neighborhood is one of the best places to surf in the Newport area.
You can find quaint and unique style homes throughout the Nye Beach neighborhood.
Newport Visual Arts Center includes a public exhibition space for local artists.
For a neighborhood with easy beach access and plentiful unique shops, Nye Beach is the place.
Highway 101 runs through the Nye Beach neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,222
Average: $71,586
Education
3,229
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,450
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Newport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport, OR is $1,467 for one bedroom, $1,675 for two bedrooms, and $2,126 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,467/month
568 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
386 Students
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
109 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
624 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hatfield Marine Science Center
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- South Jetty (South Beach)
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
- South Beach State Park
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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.