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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Logan Robinson

Rent vs buy in Newport -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $669,500 on average. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a l...

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Luca

Is Newport good for remote workers?

Hi all, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $669,500, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $669,500 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. T...

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Melanie Hernandez

Anyone work in healthcare in Newport?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $669,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Melanie Hernandez

Newport in the winter -how bad?

Hey, Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Gianna Cruz

Best companies to work for in Newport?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $669,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,029 people. Household incomes average around $83,562 in Newport. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Everett Gutierrez

What surprised you most about Newport?

OK so What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Melanie Hernandez

Weekend activities in Newport?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Tampa and With a population of 25,029, Newport is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

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Logan Robinson

Dog-friendly places in Newport?

Hello, Born and raised here. Median household income is $83,562, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Maya Smith

Why I chose Newport over bigger cities

First post here. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $669,500 on average. Household incomes average around $83,562 in Newport. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Melanie Hernandez

Best restaurants in Newport?

So, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average.

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Aubrey Long

Rent vs buy in Newport -what makes sense?

Hello, I've been here for 7 years and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $83,562 in Newport. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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Lauren R.

Day-to-day life in Newport, RI

The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Gianna Cruz

Dog-friendly places in Newport?

Random thought, I'm a 53-year-old marketing manager and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Aubrey Long

Why I chose Newport over bigger cities

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's b...

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bostonlocal2024

Is it worth buying in Newport?

So, I work in insurance and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Stella W.

Raising a family in Newport -thoughts?

Hello, Median household income is $83,562, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes ...

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Melanie Hernandez

Anyone work in healthcare in Newport?

Hey, With a population of 25,029, Newport is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. The median home value here is around $669,500, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot ...

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bostonlocal2024

Remote worker thinking about Newport

Been living here since 2019. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots?

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