There are 20 independent living communities serving Newport, Rhode Island. This includes 1 community in Newport and 19 nearby. The average cost / day for independent living in Rhode Island is around $90, with costs ranging between $33 and $117 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $2,692, with costs ranging from around $1,003 to $3,513. The average yearly cost is $32,307, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Located in Newport County, Newport is a small city in Rhode Island. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro statistical area. It is the 10th biggest city in Rhode Island. Though the city includes 24,727 people, the encompassing metropolitan area has a total population of 838,011. Approximately 26% of the residents are 55 and over.
Newport has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $36,000. The mean household income is $55,000 in comparison to the average of $68,000 for the whole of Rhode Island. The current unemployment rate is roughly 3.88% and the mean housing price is $291,000, which is much lower than the Rhode Island average of $432,000.
Newport has extreme mean temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area receives heavy levels of precipitation annually. Newport has a moderate rate of crime, moderate air quality, and very good water quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.