City profile
Newport East, RI
Newport County · Population 11,069
Newport East is a town in Newport County, RI with about 11,069 residents and a typical home value near $485,000. It is 2 miles from Newport, RI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$485,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,171
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
116
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.32%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 36/100
Top hazards: Hurricane
Nearest major airport
16 mi to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 62% Democratic / 36% Republican
Community
Population
11,069
Black population
5.6%
County
Newport County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 11,069 residents
- Typical home value about $485,000
- 2 miles from Newport, RI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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