Newport County, Rhode Island Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Newport County is lying in the state of Rhode Island. With an area of 313 square miles, Newport County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 8,543 residents. Newport County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Newport, with a population of 26,525.
Newport County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Newport County residents is $49,937, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Rhode Island. Reflecting this, the average house price in Newport County is $167,548, slightly above the state average of $133,919.
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The county spending on education in Newport County is $9,880 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on education in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Newport County schools is 16 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Newport County are typically around 23 min., much shorter than the number for Rhode Island as a whole.