At a Glance
Median Income
$86,310
$53,164 per capita
Home Value
$479,200
Zillow: $903,896
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10.8% smoking rate
How Newport East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newport East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport East a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport East residents earn a median household income of $86,310 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,164. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,446 business establishments, including 382 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newport East is $479,200 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $903,896. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
44.3% of adults in Newport East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport East has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,262
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,959/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,310
Per Capita$53,164
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$8,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,320
Housing
B+
Home Value$479,200
Rent$1,784
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$903,896
Housing Units5,782
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation111 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Newport East was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 382 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.