The Town FilesNewport, North Carolina
Town in Carteret County · population 4,364 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,600
- Household income
- $56,351
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 44.1
Newport is a town of 4,364 people in Carteret County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $233,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 84% of North Carolina towns, more walkable than 78% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 72% of North Carolina towns.
How Newport ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newport is worth $233,600, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $56,351, which is more affordable than 41% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $896 a month. 61.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newport | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $896 | $969 |
| Median household income | $56,351 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 61.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Newport
| People | Newport | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Newport
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 60.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 24, 2018 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 28, 2014.
Severe weather in Carteret County since 1996
Carteret County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 19, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4837: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Carteret County
Carteret County had 25,022 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,708 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Newport itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Newport
5 public schools with 3,225 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatan High | 9-12 | 1,015 | 16.9 |
| Broad Creek Middle | 6-8 | 751 | 17.5 |
| Newport Elementary | K-5 | 633 | 10.9 |
| Bogue Sound Elementary | PK-5 | 449 | 12.5 |
| Newport Middle | 6-8 | 377 | 14.5 |
Towns near Newport
- Broad Creek, NC3.4 mi · 1,968 people · home $244,200
- Brandywine Bay, NC3.6 mi · 1,153 people · home $371,500
- Pine Knoll Shores, NC5.7 mi · 1,388 people · home $592,300
- Morehead City, NC8.5 mi · 9,556 people · home $357,400
- Atlantic Beach, NC9.1 mi · 1,364 people · home $498,400
- Havelock, NC9.6 mi · 16,621 people · home $207,700
- Bogue, NC10.1 mi · 695 people · home $291,100
- Peletier, NC11.3 mi · 769 people · home $208,500
Newport questions
Is Newport, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newport scores better for retirees than 55% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 33%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport is valued at $233,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,351, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $896 a month.
What is the weather like in Newport?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Newport get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 24, 2018. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)