The Town FilesNewport, Washington
City in Pend Oreille County · population 2,114 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $303,200
- Household income
- $51,122
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 34.9
Newport is a city of 2,114 people in Pend Oreille County, Washington. The median home is worth $303,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Washington towns, quieter than 80% of Washington towns.
How Newport ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newport is worth $303,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $51,122, which is more affordable than 33% of Washington towns. Median rent is $653 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newport | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $653 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $51,122 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.1% | — |
Who lives in Newport
| People | Newport | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Newport
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 23.7°F. About 27.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1991 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 9, 1991.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 10, 2003.
Severe weather in Pend Oreille County since 1996
Pend Oreille County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 4, 2021 | Fire | DR-4584: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pend Oreille County
Pend Oreille County had 3,194 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,126 a year. Unemployment was 6% in 2023; in Newport itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Newport
5 public schools with 1,161 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | PK-4 | 383 | 13.2 |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | 5-8 | 298 | 16.6 |
| Newport High School | 9-12 | 289 | 15.2 |
| Newport Home Link | K-12 | 132 | 44.0 |
| Pend Oreille River School | 8-12 | 59 | 29.5 |
Towns near Newport
- Priest River, ID6.9 mi · 1,696 people · home $299,100
- Spirit Lake, ID17.0 mi · 2,337 people · home $436,600
- Dover, ID21.2 mi · 752 people · home $719,100
- Athol, ID22.6 mi · 709 people · home $367,700
- Deer Park, WA23.1 mi · 4,383 people · home $347,000
- Sandpoint, ID23.9 mi · 8,639 people · home $465,600
- Ponderay, ID25.4 mi · 1,289 people · home $436,700
- Kootenai, ID26.4 mi · 941 people · home $370,800
Newport questions
Is Newport, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newport scores better for retirees than 69% of Washington towns and quieter than 80%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport is valued at $303,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,122, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $653 a month.
What is the weather like in Newport?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.5 inches of precipitation a year and 70.4 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 F2 on April 9, 1991. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- 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)