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Newport, NJ

Newport, NJ.

Population: 825 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newport, NJ is $236,755 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $256,000 after a median 12 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 coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$236,755

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,755
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+51.3%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$257,782
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$256,000
1-year sale-price change
+1.4%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
Downe Township Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
45.4 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
203

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-206 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
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
50,513
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

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

How it compares

NewportState medianUS median
Median home value$236,755$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$256,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market12 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 median home value in Newport, NJ?
$236,755.
What is the median sale price in Newport, NJ?
$256,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newport, NJ?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Newport, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/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: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, drought.
Is Newport, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
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, 2022-23).
Is Newport, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newport, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newport, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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