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SperlingViews - Newport, Rhode_island

Newport, RI
Population22,503
Median Age39.7
Pop. Density3,269
Pop. Change-15.00%
Married Population32.36%
Household Size2.08
Unemployment Rate12.80%
Median Home Cost$350,700
Homes Owned35.58%
Home Appreciation-2.63%
Percent Religious47.05%
Commute Time17.3

83.42% of people are white, 6.79% are black, 1.60% are asian, 0.83% are native american, and 7.37% claim 'Other'. 7.38% of the people in Newport, RI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 92.62% are non-hispanic).


Collin
Newport, RI
newport rocks - 3/16/2008

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of money.[read more...]

Martha
Middletown, RI
Housing - 10/1/2007

The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is exteremly expensive. The average cost to buy a home is about $400,000 and just as expensive to rent ($2000+) for a decent place. Plus the winters are pretty cold so your heat is pretty high as well. The summers are great but short.[read more...]

Kenneth
Newport, RI
Newport Seaport Traditions - 9/18/2007

Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that allows easy strolls, convenient shopping, and many out of the ordinary attractions - from boating to touring mansions. It has the feel of a much bigger town during the summer, but the pleasant atmosphere remains (to a much smaller population) in the other seasons. Restaurants are first class and remain open all year, with many special deals (not just for the locals) that make dining a quality experience and a cheap price.[read more...]