Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Mokka Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Kaffeology
Coffee Shop
Cru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Empire Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Grinders
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Drift Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Nitro Bar
Coffee Shop
Simple Merchant Coffee
Coffee Shop
Custom House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (33) A+
The Doll Museum
Museum
The Sailing Museum
Museum
The Elms Mansion
Museum
Isaac Bell House
Museum
Kingscote Mansion
Museum
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
Attraction
Audrain Auto Museum
Museum
Boom Boom Room
Nightclub
The Rhode Island Fisherman and Whale Museum
Museum
Chepstow
Museum
Newport Tower Museum
Museum
Chateau-sur-Mer Mansion
Museum
Newport Art Museum
Museum
Newport Museum of Costume
Museum
National Museum of American Illustration
Museum
Artillery Company of Newport Military Museum
Museum
Museum of Newport History
Museum
Newport Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Newport Historical Society and Museum
Museum
Newport Spring
Attraction
Old Colony House
Attraction
Old Colony House
Museum
Cardines Field
Stadium
Hunter House
Museum
Rosecliff Mansion
Museum
Food and Drink (29) A+
Dockside
Bar
Cold Fusion Gelato
Sweets
Inpopnito
Sweets
Smugglers Waterfront Bar
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Surf Club
Bar
Vickers' Liquors
Alcohol
The Blues Cafe
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
One Pelham East
Bar
Kilwins
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
Speakeasy Bar & Grill
Bar
Buskers
Bar
Sandcastles
Fast Food
Newport Fudgery
Sweets
Brick Alley Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
The Fastnet Pub
Bar
Tavern on Broadway
Bar
White Horse Tavern
Bar
Pour Judgement
Bar
Island Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Easton's Beach Snack Bar
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (8) B
Cycle Craft Fitness
Gym
Zen Den
Gym
Wave Cycle
Gym
East Bay Community Action Program
Community Centre
Great Friends Meeting House
Community Centre
McMacken Community Center
Community Centre
John H. Chafee Fitness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Inner Light Yoga
Gym
Bridge To Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) F
A Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Cupcake Charlie's
Bakery
Dripbar
Health Food
Newport Lobster Shack
Seafood
Mad Hatter Bakery and Catering
Bakery
Bellevue Boards
Cheese
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Provencal Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
McQuaid's Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (40) A+
King Park
Park
Spencer Park
Park
Morton Park
Park
Murphy Field
Park
Washington Park
Park
Touro Park
Park
Freebody Park
Park
Perrotti Park
Park
Mary Ferrazzoli Park
Park
Eisenhower Park
Park
Newport Spring
Park
Hunter Playfield
Park
Storer Park
Park
Fort Adams State Park
Park
Rovensky Park
Park
Equality Park
Park
Battery Park
Park
Braga Park
Park
Newport Dog Park
Park
Dunlap-Wheeler Park
Park
Cottrell Field
Park
Memorial to Black Soldiers
Park
Green End Fort
Park
Fort Wetherill State Park
Park
Miantonomi Memorial Park
Park
Shops (90) A+
Seasons
Convenience Store
Island Outfitters
Clothing
Patagonia
Clothing
Natural Elements
Fashion
Port of Paws
Pets
Ash Mart
Convenience Store
Lemon & Line
Fashion
Newport Sea Foam Trading Co
Beauty
Tibet In Port
Gift Shop
Thames Street Shirt Company
Clothing
Lotus
Gift Shop
Paw Addict
Clothing
Sol Optics
Fashion
Carroll Michael & Company Purveyors
Gift Shop
EJ
Clothing
Meeks Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Shore Soap Company
Gift Shop
Man Overboard
Clothing
trésor curated
Gift Shop
Athalia of Newport
Gift Shop
Noon
Gift Shop
With Grace & Blaise
Gift Shop
Zürner Oceanic
Fashion
The Black Dog General Store
Clothing
Newport Scrimshander
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Newport.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Dixon Street
Bus Stop
Newport Gateway Center Stop A
Bus Stop
Newport Gateway Center Stop B
Bus Stop
Newport Gateway Center Stop C
Bus Stop
Newport Gateway Center Stop D
Bus Stop
Ledge Road
Bus Stop
Newport Towne Center (Stop and Shop)
Bus Stop
Newport Towne Center (Laundromat)
Bus Stop
Met School (Newport)
Bus Stop
CCRI Newport
Bus Stop
Jamestown Ferry Landing
Bus Stop
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Bus Stop
West Main at All Saints Academy
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Newport is 145/100 - which is 29% higher than Rhode Island.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime B

Newport crime rates are 1,801 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Rhode Island
Property Crime
1,574 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
228 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B-

The median income in Newport is $68,201 - which is 17% higher than Rhode Island.
Med. Household Income
$68,201 C+
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newport Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Cynthia LaBonte Biochemistry
Pharmacy
Newport Community Police Sub-Station
Police
Newport Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Newport Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Newport Police Department
Police
Newport Hospital
Hospital
Newport Family Footcare
Doctor
Naval Health Clinic New England
Clinic
Middletown Family Dentist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Middletown Police Department
Police
Jamestown Fire Station
Fire Station
Jamestown Police Department
Police
Jamestown Family Practice
Clinic
Jamestown Police Department
Police
Naval Station Fire Department
Fire Station
Middletown Fire Department
Fire Station
Middletown Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing C+

Newport home prices are $495,000 - which is 108% higher than Rhode Island
Home Price
$495,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The Newport graduation rate is 89% - which is 7% higher than Rhode Island
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (4) F
Newport Area Career Tech Ctr
Frank E. Thompson Middle
St Michaels Country Day School
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Aquidneck School
Jamestown School-Lawn
Joseph Gaudet Academy
Joseph H. Gaudet School
Jamestown School-Melrose
All Saints Academy
Forest Avenue School
High Schools (1) F
Rogers High School
Middletown High School
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ratings A+

Newport has an overall rating of 88% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Newport, RI Area Guide

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Newport Area Facts

  • Newport has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Newport crime rates are 24% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • Cost of living in Newport is 29% higher than the Rhode Island average

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Newport, Rhode Island: A Cultural and Historic Gem 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) When I lived in Newport, Rhode Island I felt it was culturally and historically enriching. I've strolled on the Cliff Walk by the beautiful old mansions and listened to a band at a jazz bar on Thames Street. I found the art and culinary scene there to be extremely eclectic.

The ...Read More re is plenty of shopping in Newport, Rhode Island. I visited the quaint establishments that line the small city streets often and always found something new. My friends always came to stay with me when we attending the annual Jazz Festival. During the summer the town really opens up to tourist and I've met some great people from all parts of the world.

Newport, Rhode Island provides plenty of employment opportunities within its city and is also close to the major City of Providence, Rhode Island. This area also offers a stable housing market. Salve Regina and Providence Colleges are both excellent colleges on the national scale. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Newport? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      King Park
      Spencer Park
      Morton Park
      Murphy Field
      Washington Park
      Touro Park
      Freebody Park
      Perrotti Park

      Entertainment

      The Doll Museum
      The Sailing Museum
      The Elms Mansion
      Isaac Bell House
      Kingscote Mansion
      Newport Mansions Preservation Society
      Audrain Auto Museum
      Boom Boom Room

      Food & Drink

      Dockside
      Cold Fusion Gelato
      Inpopnito
      Smugglers Waterfront Bar
      Ben & Jerry's
      Surf Club
      Vickers' Liquors
      The Blues Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Newport? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Newport.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      11% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Newport? The cost of living in Newport is 145/100 - which is 29% higher than Rhode Island.
      Newport
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      Rhode Island
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Newport? Newport crime rates are 1,801, which are 24% higher than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      1,801 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Newport? The median income in Newport is $68,201 which is 17% higher than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $68,20123% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,42949% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Newport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Newport Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Cynthia LaBonte Biochemistry

      Doctors

      Newport Family Footcare

      C+ Housing

      What are Newport home prices? Newport home prices are $495,000 - which is 108% higher than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $495,000168% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32640% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Newport have good schools? The Newport graduation rate is 89% - which is 7% higher than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Newport a good place to live? Newport has an overall rating of 88% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      7 total surveys

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