City profile · Rhode Island · Census ACS 2023

Newport, RI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newport - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

25,029
Residents
$83,562
Median income
$669,500
Median home
$1,729
Median rent (state)

Newport - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Newport lands in the 65th percentile for household income and the 41st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

65th
percentile, household income
92nd
percentile, home value
70th
percentile, median rent
41st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newport, RI

Rhode Island's Newport is a small city, with 25,029 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Newport brings in $83,562 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.1%. Typical homes in Newport are valued around $669,500, and the median resident age is 37.2 years. 55.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 12 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 50% from five years earlier. Newport reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1666.9 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Rhode Island tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Rhode Island at 102.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,729 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Rhode Island's average monthly utility costs around $318 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 36.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

25,029 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Rhode Island

Median Household Income

$83,562 /yr

Poverty 9.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

102.3 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Rhode Island average

How does Newport compare to other US cities?

Where Newport sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 92% pricier than other cities
Median rent 70% pricier than other cities
Safety 41% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Rhode Island, Newport ranks #8 of 11 Rhode Island cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Newport's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Rhode Island, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

65thIncome percentile
41stSafety percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income · 41st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Newport's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Newport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 42 Avg. percentile National median
Newport's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Newport's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$669,500 8th percentile more affordable than 8% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Newport $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newport, RI Newport, RI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newport, RI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newport, RI median $83,562/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newport, RI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newport, RI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 55.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
25,029
Median Income
$83,562
Median Home Value
$669,500
Median Age
37.2
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor force participation
51.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1666.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
176.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1490.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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24,000 residents24,500 residents25,000 residents25,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 25,103 residents 24,251 residents ▼ -3.4%
Newport's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
12
housing units authorized
Single-Family
12
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 7
2021 11
2022 8
2023 10
2024 12

Permit volume increased 50% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
60.3%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
2.5%
Walk
10.6%
Work from Home
16.4%
Other
4.1%

Based on 12,624 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Rhode Island - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$155
avg/month
Natural Gas
$105
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$58
avg/month
Total Utilities
$318
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Rhode Island state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Rhode Island state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newport sits in

Cost of Living Index
102.3
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,729/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
36.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Rhode Island

Central Falls
22,481 people
Westerly
18,528 people
Valley Falls
12,370 people
Newport East
11,262 people
Wakefield-Peace Dale
9,812 people
Cumberland Hill
8,638 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newport's 25,029 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

King of Prussia, PA
25,025 people
Sienna, TX
25,025 people
Loma Linda, CA
25,021 people
Dix Hills, NY
25,042 people
Bellview, FL
25,051 people
Hastings, NE
25,005 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newport's $83,562 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Center, IN
$83,569 median income
Mokuleia, HI
$83,571 median income
Henderson, MI
$83,571 median income
Moapa Valley, NV
$83,571 median income
Paxtang, PA
$83,571 median income
Alva, FL
$83,551 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newport, RI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newport, RI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.5% 8.3% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.6% White 75.5% Black or African American 8.3% Asian 3.0% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% Two or more races 9.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newport compares to nearby Rhode Island cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newport (this city) 25,029 $83,562
Central Falls 22,481 $45,921
Westerly 18,528 $82,333
Valley Falls 12,370 $93,653
Census ACS 5-year FIPS RI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newport, RI?

What is the population of Newport, RI? +

The population of Newport, RI stands at 25,029 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newport, RI? +

Median annual household income in Newport runs $83,562, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newport? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newport; the closest available measure is the Rhode Island state average, a cost of living index of 102.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Rhode Island vary by metro area.

Is Newport, RI safe? +

Newport has a total crime rate of 1666.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Newport, RI? +

Newport's median home value sits at $669,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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