The Town FilesNewport, Vermont
City in Orleans County · population 4,455 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,400
- Household income
- $54,646
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 99 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 46.4
Newport is a city of 4,455 people in Orleans County, Vermont. The median home is worth $179,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Vermont towns, more vibrant than 93% of Vermont towns, better for cycling than 92% of Vermont towns.
How Newport ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newport is worth $179,400, below the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $54,646, which is more affordable than 70% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 57.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newport | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,400 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $850 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $54,646 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.6% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.9% | — |
Who lives in Newport
| People | Newport | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.8% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 89.3% |
Weather in Newport
July highs average 77.7°F and January lows 3.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 98.6 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 20, 1962 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 1962.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2022.
Severe weather in Orleans County since 1996
Orleans County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Flood | DR-4826: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4810: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4770: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Orleans County
Orleans County had 10,532 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,363 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Newport itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Newport
3 public schools with 997 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Union High School | 9-12 | 692 | 11.0 |
| Newport City Elementary School | PK-6 | 305 | 8.7 |
| North Country Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Newport
- Derby, VT3.8 mi · 4,579 people · home $225,000
- Barton, VT11.9 mi · 2,872 people · home $201,200
- Enosburgh, VT26.7 mi · 2,810 people · home $223,100
- Hyde Park, VT27.9 mi · 3,020 people · home $198,400
- Lyndon, VT28.4 mi · 5,491 people · home $227,000
- Hardwick, VT29.6 mi · 2,920 people · home $184,700
Newport questions
Is Newport, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newport scores better for retirees than 30% of Vermont towns and quieter than 25%. 25.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport is valued at $179,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,646, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Newport?
July highs average 77.7°F and January lows 3.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 98.6 inches of snow.
Does Newport get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 20, 1962. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- 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)