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Living in
Newport East.
Newport East is an unincorporated community in Newport County, RI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Newport East
Newport East is a community of 11,262 people in Rhode Island. The median household income is $89,028, median rent runs about $1,876 per month, and median home values are around $485,400. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Newport East at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
-5.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Newport East: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newport East, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (34.5%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.2%
of households
Married Couples
36.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above RI average
Rent, home values, and income in Newport East
In Newport East, rent runs 40% above the RI average, and home values are 20% above the RI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,526
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below RI average
Unemployment in Newport East
Unemployment in Newport County, which includes Newport East, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the RI average.
Unemployment rate
Newport East: Newport County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Newport County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Newport East Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.5 min avg
How Newport East residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newport East, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Middletown Police Department, which covers Newport East, runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
649.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Middletown Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 4 events in 2024
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
36.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Newport County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Newport County, which includes Newport East, the most common type is high wind, with 4 recorded events in 2024.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | High Wind | $4,600 |
| 2021 | 7 | High Wind | $585,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | High Wind | $99,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Strong Wind | $9,200 |
| 2018 | 6 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Newport County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kent County, RI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Newport East) is typically good — 336 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
336
per year
Moderate Days
26
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Kent County, RI (19 mi away)
Climate77°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newport East has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
26.0"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 2.81" |
| Mar | 46°F | 31°F | 4.57" |
| Apr | 56°F | 39°F | 3.81" |
| May | 65°F | 49°F | 3.03" |
| Jun | 74°F | 58°F | 3.41" |
| Jul | 80°F | 64°F | 2.93" |
| Aug | 79°F | 64°F | 3.41" |
| Sep | 72°F | 57°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 4.06" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 3.76" |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newport East
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Newport East's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Newport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Newport
South County Hospital Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.3 mi away · Wakefield
Saint Anne's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Fall River
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newport East
Newport East's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Newport East (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $52,230 · 76% graduate · median earnings $73,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newport East
Newport East has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site
2 mi awayNew Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
23 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
58 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newport East
Middletown Public Library
700 West Main Road, Middletown
Cities Near Newport East
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Newport East FAQ
Is Newport East, Rhode Island affordable?⌄
Newport East's median rent is $1,876/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,028/year. Median home value is $485,400.
Is Newport East, Rhode Island safe?⌄
Newport East is policed by the Middletown Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 109 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 650 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newport East, Rhode Island?⌄
Newport County, which includes Newport East, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newport East, Rhode Island?⌄
The cost of living in Newport East is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,876/month and median household income is $89,028/year. The median home value is $485,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newport East, Rhode Island?⌄
The average commute in Newport East is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from