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Newport, NH

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Population
4,758
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
815 ft
Median Home Value
$211,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,378/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,174
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Newport

Newport sits along the Sugar River in western New Hampshire, serving as the relaxed county seat of Sullivan County. Known locally as the Sunshine Town, it features a classic New England layout centered on a spacious Town Common, historic covered bridges, and the 1886 Newport Opera House. Day-to-day life is quiet and community-focused, with neighborhood streets framed by wooded hills and seasonal gatherings on the green.

Covered bridge, Newport, NH

Families are served by local public schools from elementary through high school, alongside the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center. For outdoor recreation, the Sugar River Rail Trail offers miles of walking, biking, and snowmobiling, while nearby Mount Sunapee and Lake Sunapee provide skiing, hiking, and boating. Newport easily covers everyday amenities with its local library, recreation center, and small businesses, while larger hospitals and job centers in Lebanon, Hanover, and Concord are within a reasonable drive.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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