Housing by town in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,713 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,285 in 2015–2019 (+33.3%; Up after inflation).
Middletown has the highest median gross rent ($1,990) and Tiverton the lowest ($1,247).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,713 (±$77)
- Households that rent
- 32.1%
- Median household income
- $103,514
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Newport County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | $1,629 | 14.2% | $140,625 | $842,400 | $5,047 |
| Little Compton | — | 6.2% | $134,750 | $783,400 | $3,696 |
| Middletown | $1,990 | 42.1% | $101,948 | $563,300 | $6,153 |
| Newport | $1,698 | 50.2% | $86,313 | $746,900 | $5,264 |
| Portsmouth | $1,719 | 19.3% | $117,467 | $597,000 | $6,318 |
| Tiverton | $1,247 | 19.3% | $106,036 | $411,900 | $4,767 |
Unincorporated communities in Newport County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville | $2,724 | 95.4% | $102,266 | — | — |
| Newport East | $1,876 | 48.1% | $89,028 | $485,400 | $5,526 |
| Tiverton (community) | $1,342 | 27.4% | $99,158 | $407,200 | $4,542 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 2 people | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 people | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 4 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,050 | $104,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
How the places in Newport County rank across Rhode Island
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Crime reported to police in Newport County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 121 | 685 | 813 | 84,245 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 84 | 99 | 721 | 853 | 84,533 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 94 | 113 | 614 | 741 | 82,831 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newport County recorded 94 violent and 614 property crimes, 113 and 741 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Newport County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Police Department | 24,287 | 47 | 323 |
| Portsmouth Police Department | 17,253 | 7 | 54 |
| Middletown Police Department | 16,474 | 18 | 107 |
| Tiverton Police Department | 15,814 | 21 | 94 |
| Jamestown Police Department | 5,471 | 0 | 13 |
| Little Compton Police Department | 3,532 | 1 | 23 |
ZIP codes in Newport County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02840 | 23,448 | $1,695 | $746,900 | $86,250 | 50.2% |
| 02871 | 17,488 | $1,719 | $597,000 | $116,831 | 19.5% |
| 02842 | 16,832 | $1,990 | $563,300 | $101,948 | 42.1% |
| 02878 | 16,189 | $1,247 | $411,900 | $106,036 | 19.3% |
| 02835 | 5,534 | $1,629 | $842,400 | $140,625 | 14.2% |
| 02837 | 3,584 | — | $783,400 | $134,750 | 6.2% |
| 02841 | 1,426 | $3,500 or more | — | $181,458 | 100.0% |
| 02872 | 156 | — | $597,200 | $131,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Newport County
What is the crime rate in Newport County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newport County recorded 113 violent and 741 property crimes per 100,000 residents (94 violent and 614 property crimes in all).
Which place in Newport County has the highest rent?
Middletown has the highest median gross rent, $1,990 (±$170) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Newport County has the lowest rent?
Tiverton has the lowest median gross rent, $1,247 (±$152) a month.
What is the median rent in Newport County, Rhode Island?
The median gross rent in Newport County is $1,713 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport County, Rhode Island
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport County, Rhode Island
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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