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Newport

Newport

Suburban Neighborhood in Minnesota

Washington County 55055

Neighborhood Reviews
3.5
$372,252 Average Value
$194 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A "small-town feel" on the Mississippi

About 4,000 Minnesotans live in the city of Newport, whose entire western border runs along the Mississippi River. Just a few miles southeast of Saint Paul, this primarily residential city has prided itself on a rich sense of community for over 120 years. “You do kind of have a small-town feel, but you’re very close to all the developments of Woodbury, Cottage Grove. Then, of course, the city life of Minneapolis and Saint Paul is less than 20 minutes away,” says City Administrator Joe Hatch.

The city of Newport welcomes people driving by.
The city of Newport welcomes people driving by.
The newly constructed city hall stands proud in Newport.
The newly constructed city hall stands proud in Newport.
The public library is a historical building in the in the city of Newport.
The public library is a historical building in the in the city of Newport.
Private docks line the shores of the Mississippi River in the city of Newport.
Private docks line the shores of the Mississippi River in the city of Newport.
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From 1800s farmhouses to 2020s Craftsman builds

U.S. Highways 10 and 61 run north to south through the center of Newport, flanked by loosely gridded streets with homes from the mid-1800s onward. Residents west of the highway are usually within blocks of one of Newport’s four Mississippi River overlook parks, where locals walk their dogs, take photos and drink in views. Longer-standing homes in town include 1920s bungalows, 1930s Tudors and farmhouses older than Newport itself. Mid-20th-century constructions — Cape Cods, ramblers and split-level homes — are also common. Townhouses from the 1980s to the early 2000s also pop up around the city, while the Bailey Meadows neighborhood to the northeast is filled with 2020s Craftsman constructions. These can cost $800,000 or higher (especially for a six-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot home). Meanwhile, smaller, older detached homes start around the low $200,000s and townhouses start in the $100,000s.

A row of newly constructed homes in the Bailey Meadows development in the city of Newport.
A row of newly constructed homes in the Bailey Meadows development in the city of Newport.
A rambler home and a cape cod in the city of Newport.
A rambler home and a cape cod in the city of Newport.
An early 20th century home in Newport.
An early 20th century home in Newport.
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A school serving Newport since 1888

Part of Newport’s historic charm is its longstanding public institutions, from the post office that’s stood since 1857 to the public library first opened in 1889. Newport Elementary School is another of these, having first welcomed students in 1888. Today, the school has a B-plus from Niche and about 250 students from pre-K through fifth grade. It welcomes families for year-round events — including a game night — thanks to active parent organizations. Just east of city limits is the B-rated Oltman Middle School, home to nearly 1,000 sixth through eighth graders. Oltman offers classes that help students focus on their STEM skills and prepare for their not-too-distant careers. High school students in Newport head about 2 miles out of town to East Ridge High School. Rated an A-minus, East Ridge High has 2,000-plus enrollees and many acres of athletic facilities.

Newport Elementary School is located in the center of the town.
Newport Elementary School is located in the center of the town.
The Playground at Newport Elementary
The Playground at Newport Elementary
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"More parks than any community around here"

Newport residents needn’t leave the city to enjoy a friendly sports competition with friends and family, though. “Newport, per capita, has more parks than any community around here,” Hatch says. “A lot of folks love to enjoy the parks and the mature trees.” Loveland Park, a 67-acre plot on the west side of town, welcomes visitors to enjoy a pickup baseball game, practice in the batting cages, and hit the basketball and tennis courts. For a peaceful walk beneath dense tree cover, locals can traverse the nature trails at the 80-acre Bailey School Forest Park. Those wishing to exercise their green thumbs can rent one of 16 raised soil beds at the Newport Community Garden.

A flower garden with a butterfly in the city of Newport.
A flower garden with a butterfly in the city of Newport.
The community garden is open to residents in in the city of Newport.
The community garden is open to residents in in the city of Newport.
Loveland Park has a picnic area, playground and athletic fields in the city of Newport.
Loveland Park has a picnic area, playground and athletic fields in the city of Newport.
An artistic flood marker is located at the Grove Street Overlook in the city of Newport.
An artistic flood marker is located at the Grove Street Overlook in the city of Newport.
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Prime rib, pancakes and polar bears

Whichever side of the highway locals live on, several walking bridges let them easily traverse Newport and visit its several local businesses. On the west side is Tinucci’s, an Italian joint that’s operated since 1958 and delights diners with its popular prime rib. To the east is North Pole Restaurant, which started in 1947 as a soda fountain — incidentally, right where Tinucci’s currently stands. Today, it serves homestyle eats, including mammoth pancakes, beneath moose lodge-style décor. That is if moose lodges had friendly, life-size polar bears waving at customers when they walked in the door. No grocery stores operate in Newport; the nearest supermarket, Hy-Vee, is about 2 miles south of town.

Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering has been serving the community since 1958.
Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering has been serving the community since 1958.
Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering 
 in Newport has a deli and take out section.
Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering in Newport has a deli and take out section.
The buffet case with numerous selections at Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering in Newport.
The buffet case with numerous selections at Tinucci's Restaurant and Catering in Newport.
North Pole Restaurant in Newport is famous for mammoth pancakes.
North Pole Restaurant in Newport is famous for mammoth pancakes.
North Pole Restaurant serves homestyle eats in a cozy diner atmosphere.
North Pole Restaurant serves homestyle eats in a cozy diner atmosphere.
A Polar Bear stands by the doorway at the North Pole Restaurant in the city of Newport.
A Polar Bear stands by the doorway at the North Pole Restaurant in the city of Newport.
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Work locally or in the Twin Cities

Working residents can often stay in town to get to work for the day, with SPS Metals and a Marathon oil refinery operating in and just outside the city, respectively. Thanks to the centrally located highway, Saint Paul commuters can get to the city in roughly 10 minutes.

walking bridges are located over the highway to help residents get to either side of Newport.
walking bridges are located over the highway to help residents get to either side of Newport.
Newport has great access to Highway 10 and interstate 494.
Newport has great access to Highway 10 and interstate 494.
The Red Rock Transit Station in the city of Newport.
The Red Rock Transit Station in the city of Newport.
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Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

22 min drive

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
8/18/2015 Niche Review
The are is alright, but I would not want to settle down here and raise a family.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Newport US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$322,500
Median Single Family Price
$322,500
Median Townhouse Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Months of Supply
1.10
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,170
Median Year Built
1971
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,660
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,411
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,777
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,205
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,113

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
56''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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