Living in Newport East, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newport East · Census data 2020–2024
Newport East has 11,069 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $89,028 (about the same as the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $485,400, the median rent is $1,876/month.
Newport East at a glance
- Population
- 11,069
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $89,028State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $485,400State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,876/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Newport East a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newport East
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newport East the median home value is $485,400, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,432 a month in housing costs.
Newport East median household income
The median household income in Newport East is $89,028 and the income per person is $58,415. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Newport East: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,813
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.05
Newport East demographics
- Population
- 11,069
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 5,250
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newport East ›
Education in Newport East
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Newport East have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newport East
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Newport East vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport East | 11,069 | $89,028 | $485,400 | $1,876 |
| Middletown | 16,832 | $101,948 | $563,300 | $1,990 |
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | $746,900 | $1,698 |
| Melville | 1,631 | $102,266 | — | $2,724 |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | $140,625 | $842,400 | $1,629 |
| Little Compton | 3,584 | $134,750 | $783,400 | — |
| Tiverton | 16,189 | $106,036 | $411,900 | $1,247 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
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What is the median household income in Newport East, RI?
The median household income in Newport East is $89,028, about the same as the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newport East?
The median home value in Newport East is $485,400, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Newport East?
The median gross rent in Newport East is $1,876 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Newport East, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Newport East?
The median age in Newport East is 46.1 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Newport East?
The average commute to work in Newport East is 21 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport East?
The unemployment rate in Newport East is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newport East?
42.3% of adults in Newport East have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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