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Newport, NJ

Newport, NJ.

Population: 825 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Newport, NJ is $242,140 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 10 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,140

Typical home value

-2.1%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$242,140
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-5.8%
5-year appreciation
+4.7%
10-year appreciation
+51.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$263,565
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
-8.6%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,478/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.9 : 1
Schools include
Downe Township Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
182
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nascolite Corp. (11.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
123

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,685

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (27 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, First State National Historical Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Dave's Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-206 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
57.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,573
Households with broadband internet
69.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,644
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NewportState medianUS median
Typical home value$242,140$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$265,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,573$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Newport, NJ?
$242,140.
What is the median sale price in Newport, NJ?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newport, NJ?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Newport, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,704/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newport, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, drought.
Is Newport, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Newport, NJ. 182 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Newport, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newport, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newport, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newport, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Newport, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newport, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newport, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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