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Newport
  • Suburb in South Carolina

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Newport is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 4,441. Newport is in York County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Newport offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Newport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Newport are above average.

About

About Newport...
Population
4,441

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$233,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,120
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    6%
  • Own
    94%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    18%
  • 45-54 years
    8%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Newport

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,356
National
$69,021

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