Real Estate Investing in Newport, Indiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 297 • Vermillion County

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Should you buy in Newport, IN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
5.0 / 5 (100/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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5.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $82,666
Avg Monthly Rent $1,035
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Newport Real Estate

Newport is one of Indiana's repositioning markets — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and median values of $83K that mask wide dispersion block to block.

Newport is a forced-appreciation market. The thesis isn't that prices rise on their own — it's that an investor with capex and a contractor can create value the broader market will pay for.

Rents in Newport at $1,035/mo are constrained by product quality more than demand, which is why renovated units routinely command premiums that broader medians miss.

The 0% renter share in Newport includes a meaningful segment willing to pay up for renovated product — which is the demand signal that makes repositioning work.

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Best ZIP codes in Terre Haute, IN

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Avg Home Value
$82,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1% Rule
✓ Passes
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Terre Haute, IN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
60%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Terre Haute, IN metro
48
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Newport, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newport, IN

What is the investability score for Newport, IN?

The 5.0/5 investability rating in Newport, IN reflects its $83K prices and $1,035/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IN.

Does Newport, IN meet the 1% rule for rental property?

Hitting the 1% rule in Newport, IN is realistic given the average rent-to-price. Most value-add properties push well above that line.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Newport, IN?

Investors who focus on value-add and BRRRR deals typically do well in Newport, IN. The numbers - $83K homes against $1,035/mo rents - support that play.

Are there BRRRR deals in Newport, IN?

Investors running BRRRR in Newport, IN see a strong outcomes. Deal flow and rehab execution matter more than the macro here.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Newport, IN?

Rents in Newport, IN run near $1,035/mo. Compared with median home prices of $83K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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