The Town FilesNewport, South Carolina
Community in York County · population 4,744 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $342,000
- Household income
- $110,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.0
Newport is a community of 4,744 people in York County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $342,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 92% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 87% of South Carolina towns.
How Newport ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newport is worth $342,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $110,417, which is more affordable than 66% of South Carolina towns. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newport | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $110,417 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newport
| People | Newport | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Newport
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 16, 2011 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 24, 1955.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 104,775 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,068 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Newport itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Newport
- India Hook, SC3.2 mi · 3,817 people · home $348,300
- Tega Cay, SC5.0 mi · 12,832 people · home $529,200
- Rock Hill, SC5.3 mi · 74,372 people · home $295,100
- Baxter Village, SC6.2 mi · 4,217 people · home $670,500
- Lake Wylie, SC7.1 mi · 13,655 people · home $485,600
- Fort Mill, SC8.0 mi · 24,521 people · home $487,500
- York, SC8.6 mi · 8,503 people · home $198,600
- Lesslie, SC10.8 mi · 3,068 people · home $258,400
Newport questions
Is Newport, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newport scores better for retirees than 86% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 87%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport is valued at $342,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,417, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Newport?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Newport get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 16, 2011. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- 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)