Newport, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Newport, Rhode Island Summary
Life in Newport research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newport over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newport:
The population in Newport is 25,322.
The median home value in Newport is $529,900.
The median income in Newport is $77,092.
The cost of living in Newport is 137 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Newport is $1,400.
The unemployment rate in Newport is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Newport is 15.5%.
Table Of Contents
Newport SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Newport, RI Crime Report
451
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,801.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-22.50%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 451 | 1,801.2 | 1,476.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 57 | 227.6 | 230.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 4 | 16.0 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 119.8 | 157.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 394 | 1,573.5 | 1,245.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 57 | 227.6 | 166.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 317 | 1,266.0 | 935.9 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 79.9 | 142.7 | 282.7 |
Newport, RI Cost Of Living
137
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newport | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 118 | 100 | |
Newport, RI Photos
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Map Of Newport, RI
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Population over time in Newport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,697 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 24,762 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 24,745 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 24,570 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 24,459 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 24,599 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 24,340 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 24,376 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 24,597 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 24,957 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport
| Race | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 70.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 6.6% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 16.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Newport
| Gender | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
| Education | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newport, Rhode Island
| Income | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 15.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 18.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.5% |
