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Best Places to Live in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Population:16,811
Pop. Change:-2%
State: Rhode Island
Metro Area: Providence-New Bedford-Fall River Metro Area
County: Newport County
City:Portsmouth
Zip Code:02872
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Portsmouth, Rhode Island

As of 2011, Portsmouth's population is 16,811 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.94 percent.

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The median home cost in Portsmouth is $351,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.53 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portsmouth's cost of living is 43.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Portsmouth public schools spend $6,465 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Portsmouth.

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The unemployment rate in Portsmouth is 11.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Portsmouth jobs have Increased by 0.13 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Portsmouth's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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