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Newport County
  • County in Rhode Island
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Newport County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Rhode Island
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Newport County is located in Rhode Island with a population of 85,525. Newport County is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. In Newport County, most residents own their homes. In Newport County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Newport County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Newport County are highly rated.
    Population
    85,525
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $425,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,418
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      84.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      211
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,295
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      78.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Newport County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,435
    National
    $69,021
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