Newport, Rhode Island

Population 24,262

Newport is located in Newport County, RI. The population is 24,262, making Newport the largest city in Newport County and the 7th largest city in the state of Rhode Island.

There are 4 public schools in Newport with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Newport is moderate , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newport is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newport include Newport East, Middletown and Jamestown.

Newport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 50.9%

Crime Rate

1.7% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 85
  • Violent Crimes: 277
  • Robbery: 33
  • Burglary: 321
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

89.35% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Newport
  • 1.24 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

142 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 139

Unemployment

Moderate 3.0%
  • Rhode Island unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Newport, RI and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Newport's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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3 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Newport, RI

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83 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Newport, RI issued 83 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 83 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 70 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Newport, RI issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,142
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,319
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,367
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,918

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Environmental Hazards

142 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Newport, RI has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Newport, RI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Newport, RI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.55°
  • February 33.17°
  • March 40.17°
  • April 48.88°
  • May 57.77°
  • June 65.97°
  • July 73.18°
  • August 71.54°
  • September 64.83°
  • October 54.98°
  • November 45.27°
  • December 36.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newport, RI

Earthquakes
Newport, RI has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Newport, RI has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Newport, RI has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Newport, RI has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newport, RI: $59,794

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newport is 3.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.23%
White Collar - 62.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Gina Raimondo
  • Sen. Jack Reed
  • Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

City Representatives

  • David Cicilline

Neighborhood Info

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