At a Glance
Median Income
$83,562
$58,113 per capita
Home Value
$669,500
Zillow: $965,074
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
1,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.8% smoking rate
How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newport residents earn a median household income of $83,562 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,113. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 is $669,500 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $965,074. Median rent is $1,612/month, with 33.4% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Newport reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.5% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newport 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
Population25,029
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,267/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$83,562
Per Capita$58,113
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$8,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,320
Housing
C
Home Value$669,500
Rent$1,612
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$965,074
Housing Units13,605
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property1,507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Newport was founded in 1639.
The median home in Newport was built in 1938.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% 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.