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Newport, Rhode Island houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Newport, RI (Newport County) — Census median home value $669,500, county listing prices down about 12.9% over the past year. Market data for Newport houses and the broader area.
Newport, RI is in Newport County, Rhode Island — this guide covers houses in Newport and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 25,029, with a median household income of $83,562. Census data puts Newport houses at a median value of $669,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Newport County's current median listing price runs $996,250, down about 12.9% over the past year.
Market overview
Newport housing market
Newport is in Newport County, Rhode Island. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Newport and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$669,500
Population (Census ACS)
25,029
Median household income
$83,562
County price trend (2025)
6.81% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Newport market snapshot
Population
25,029
Median Household Income
$83,562
Median Home Value (city)
$669,500
Median Listing Price (Newport County)
$996,250
Median Gross Rent
$1,612/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-12.9%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Newport's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $669,500. Separately, Newport County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $996,250. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Newport County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.81% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Newport has an estimated population of 25,029 and a median household income of $83,562, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Newport's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Newport
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Newport County and other Rhode Island communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Tiverton.
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Common questions
Newport FAQ
What are houses worth in Newport, RI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Newport at $669,500. Newport County's current median listing price runs $996,250, down about 12.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Newport, RI?
For owner-occupied houses in Newport, Census ACS data shows a median value of $669,500. Active listing prices in Newport County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Newport, RI?
Newport houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Newport County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Newport, RI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Newport's population at approximately 25,029.
What's the median rent in Newport, RI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Newport at approximately $1,612 per month.
What is the median household income in Newport, RI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Newport at approximately $83,562.
Is the Newport housing market growing?
Newport County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.81% annual change in 2025.
Is Newport, RI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Newport's median home value at about 8.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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