Newport Neighborhood
Is Newport a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe169
Medium87
Low127
Other307
335 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape75
Child involved86
Assault41
Other148
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist is reported near Imperial Street, cross streets Waverly Avenue and Salt Springs Road, with Engine 3 responding. | Imperial St, Youngstown, OH 44509 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a couple of motorcycles near the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in Youngstown. One person was reported down on the ground and EMS was on scene providing assistance. | Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44510 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible residential structure fire near Cornell Avenue after a caller reported smoke coming from a basement of a one-story home. Most responding companies staged and were later cleared. In a separate incident, crews responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries involving motorcycles on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, where at least one person was reported on the ground. | Cornell St, Youngstown, OH 44502 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of a malfunctioning smoke detector at a commercial building near Woodcrest Avenue. One ladder crew arrived, found no visible fire, and began investigating before units eventually returned to quarters. | Woodcrest Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at an apartment building near 5th Avenue, then investigated a multi-story commercial structure and found no apparent fire before clearing the scene. | 5th Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 12 was dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm near Woodcrest Avenue in Youngstown, with cross streets near McBride and Magnolia. The caller was reportedly at a location on Woodcrest and believed the alarm sound was coming from across the street. | Woodcrest Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a motor vehicle may have struck a pedestrian near the intersection of North Belle Vista Avenue and Oakwood Avenue in Youngstown. Engine 3 was sent and arrived at the scene. | N Belle Vista Ave & Oakwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to Wesley Avenue near Oakwood and Connecticut for a report of wires down after a tree apparently pulled electrical lines off a house, leaving them hanging low. A utility company was requested to handle the hazard. | Wesley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 9 was dispatched to a possible natural gas odor at a residence on Country Club Avenue near the intersections with Ermer and Sheridan, and the crew reported arriving on scene. | Country Club Ave, Youngstown, OH 44514 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS squad is transporting a patient to a hospital near New Rd in Youngstown. | New Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$80,819
Average Rent
$993
Vacancy Rate
23.5%
Overview
Newport is a suburban neighborhood in Youngstown, Ohio, with mostly small to medium single-family homes and apartments. Many homes are historic, built no later than 1939.
The neighborhood has a high vacancy rate and an extremely high child poverty rate, with strong bus and bicycle commuting options.
SuburbanHistoric HomesHigh PovertyTransit Friendly
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Rate | 14.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Newport's housing includes small to medium single-family homes and apartments, with a mix of owners and renters and many historic residences.
| Historic Homes (Built 1939 or earlier) | 57.3% |
|---|---|
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of historic homes offers architectural charm.
High vacancy rate may indicate many empty or abandoned properties.
Families & Lifestyle
Newport has a very high child poverty rate and a workforce dominated by sales and service jobs.
Strong public transit and bike commuting options support residents without cars.
The neighborhood's historic homes appeal to those interested in older architecture.
Transit Friendly — Ranks among the top U.S. neighborhoods for bus and bicycle commuting.
| Child Poverty Rate | 93.2% |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Employment | 54.8% |
Demographics
| Per Capita Income | Lower than 99.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Sales and Service Employment | 54.8% |
| English Speakers | 89.0% |
| Spanish Speakers | 9.1% |
| British Ancestry | 6.0% |
| African Ancestry | 9.8% |
Commute
Residents have short commutes with a high share biking and using public transit.
Newport offers excellent options for bus and bicycle commuting, uncommon in most U.S. neighborhoods.
High Bus Use — 14.4% of residents commute by bus, much higher than average.
High Bicycle Use — 8.2% bike to work, among the highest nationally.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 41.5% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone | 70.1% |
| Bus Commute | 14.4% |
| Bicycle Commute | 8.2% |
Homes for sale near 44511
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport affordable?
Yes, with a median home price of $80,819, it is less expensive than over 90% of Ohio neighborhoods.
What is the child poverty rate?
Extremely high at 93.2%, higher than 99.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.
How do most residents commute?
Most drive alone, but bus and bicycle commuting rates are very high compared to other neighborhoods.