Newport, RI Housing


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The housing market in Newport, RI is highly attractive. According to recent data, the median value of homes in Newport is $730,800 which is much higher than the US median value of $338,100. Additionally, the US 1 year house appreciation rate was 8.27%, while in Newport it was an impressive 10.78%. All this points to a strong and growing real estate market in this Rhode Island city and makes it an appealing option for those interested in investing or buying a home.

The median home cost in Newport is $730,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 91.2%. Home Appreciation in Newport is up 16.0%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Newport real estate is 78 years old
The Rental Market in Newport
- Renters make up 46.3% of the Newport population
- 5.5% of houses and apartments in Newport, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingNewport, Rhode IslandUnited States
  13,250.0139,647,020.0
  5842
  $730,800$338,100
  16.0%16.6%
  60.5%57.0%
  91.2%101.1%
  $8.93$10.98
  $4,732$2,690
  35.6%57.4%
  23.2%11.2%
  41.2%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  5.5%1.9%
  0.1%0.4%
  0.9%0.7%
  1.3%0.4%
  11.6%3.6%
  3.9%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.5%2.6%
  0.2%2.4%
  0.8%2.8%
  0.3%3.9%
  0.1%4.5%
  1.0%11.3%
  3.1%13.0%
  7.6%20.1%
  16.5%13.6%
  15.5%8.3%
  28.0%9.7%
  10.9%3.9%
  7.1%2.2%
  1.5%0.8%
  5.8%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.2%0.2%
  3.5%13.6%
  3.5%13.6%
  3.9%13.6%
  7.0%13.2%
  7.1%14.8%
  3.9%13.6%
  6.8%10.0%
  6.1%4.7%
  55.2%12.2%
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Over 16 years ago

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of  More

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Over 17 years ago

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  More

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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  More

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