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Is Newport East a Good Place to Live? Newport East, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Newport East ranks #465 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #76 of 234 towns and #12 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high rents ($1,876/mo, #213 of 231) and expensive homes ($485,400, #202 of 231).
Newport East by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Newport East's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Newport East: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Newport East safe?
What is the cost of living in Newport East?
Newport East's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,876/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,400.
| Measure | Newport East | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $485,400#959 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,876/mo#1019 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 5.5x#933 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 25.3%#1030 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Newport East safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Newport East alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Newport East crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Newport East?
The median household in Newport East earns $89,028, 7% above the US figure of $83,163 and 7% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newport East | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $89,028#475 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 11.7%#631 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Newport East?
The median resident of Newport East is 46.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 42.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #407 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 51.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Newport East | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 46.1 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 42.3%#407 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 51.9% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Newport East's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Newport East to describe its public schools. 28.6% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Newport East | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 28.6%#302 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.8%#241 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 6.1%#156 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Newport East?
The average commute in Newport East is 20.5 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 1.3% of workers take transit and 11.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Newport East scores 11.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #497 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 69.6°F and winters 33.4°F, with 42.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Newport East | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 20.5 min#383 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 3.8%#342 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 69.7% | 71.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 11.8#497 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.1 | 24.1 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 39.7 | 25.1 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 45.7 | 30.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 55.5 | 39.3 | 3.8 |
| May | 65 | 48.5 | 3 |
| Jun | 73.9 | 57.8 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 79.6 | 64.1 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 78.8 | 63.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 72.3 | 57.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 62.3 | 46.8 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 52.5 | 37.9 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 43.8 | 29.9 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newport State Airport.
| Measure | Newport East | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 51.3°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 33.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 42.2 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Newport State Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Newport East?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Newport East's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Newport County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
| Measure | Newport East | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.06%#22 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Newport County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Newport County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0099% | 75% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0035% | 68% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.002% | 41% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.041% | 5% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Newport East compare with similar-size cities?
Newport East is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #76 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 11,069.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #465 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data | 20.5 min |
| Belgrade, MTPop. 11,872 | #389 | 60.3 | $97,328 | $1,877/mo | 331 | 24.6 min |
| Orono, MEPop. 11,151 | #526 | 57.7 | $59,784 | $1,280/mo | part year | 15.2 min |
| Brandon, SDPop. 10,996 | #60 | 70.0 | $110,806 | $976/mo | 46 | 18.4 min |
| Cheat Lake, WVPop. 10,902 | #294 | 62.2 | $117,014 | $1,124/mo | no data | 23.8 min |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #781 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 | 16.1 min |
| Riverton, WYPop. 10,856 | #1179 | 45.8 | $55,208 | $921/mo | 817 | 14.5 min |
| Essex Junction, VTPop. 10,803 | #49 | 70.9 | $89,257 | $1,544/mo | no data | 19.2 min |
| Durham, NHPop. 10,681 | #42 | 71.2 | $112,070 | $1,302/mo | 92 | 17.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Newport East compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Newport East ranks #12 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 58.7 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 7% above the Rhode Island median.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Newport East's score calculated?
Newport East scores 58.7 out of 100, #465 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Newport East. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
47.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Newport East. Similar-size median 56.5.
67.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Newport East's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
53.5 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Newport East. Similar-size median 50.8.
57.4 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Newport East. Similar-size median 48.3.
56.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Newport East's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
56.8 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
98.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Newport East alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Newport East.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Newport East.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Newport East's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Newport East has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Newport East
Is Newport East, RI a good place to live?
Newport East ranks #465 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #76 of 234 towns and #12 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high rents ($1,876/mo, #213 of 231) and expensive homes ($485,400, #202 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Newport East?
Newport East's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,876/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,400.
Is Newport East safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Newport East alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Newport East crime rate or rank it on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Newport East?
The median household in Newport East earns $89,028, 7% above the US figure of $83,163 and 7% above Rhode Island ($83,504). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Newport East?
Median rent in Newport East is $1,876/mo (Census), #1019 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 25.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Newport East?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Newport East is $485,400, #959 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Newport East?
We have too few school records for Newport East to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Newport East?
The average commute is 20.5 minutes, #383 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 3.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Newport East?
Newport East averages 51.3°F over the year, 69.6°F in summer and 33.4°F in winter, with 42.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Newport East walkable?
Newport East scores 11.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #497 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Newport East at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Newport County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
Who lives in Newport East?
Newport East has 11,069 residents. The median resident of Newport East is 46.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 42.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #407 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 51.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Newport East compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Newport East ranks #12 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 58.7 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 7% above the Rhode Island median.
What cities are similar in size to Newport East?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Newport East's population of 11,069 are Belgrade, MT (#389 overall), Orono, ME (#526 overall), Brandon, SD (#60 overall), Cheat Lake, WV (#294 overall), and Lexington, NE (#781 overall). Newport East is #465.