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Portsmouth, Rhode Island

town · Newport County

At a glance

17,644
Population
$597,000
Median home value (all homes)
97% above U.S. median
$690,525
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,719/mo
Median rent
28% above U.S. median
$117,467
Median household income
50% above U.S. median
23 min
Average commute
96.8%
Homes with broadband
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing114% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates62.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Portsmouth Economic Development Committee
The committee is chartered to complete the following tasks for the community: Conduct studies; Facilitate liaison, cooperation, and collaboration with state, federal, and business related entities; Provide advice and assistance to the Town Council and, upon request, to town boards and staff; Support promotional activities for the consistent and balanced economic development and growth of the industrial and commercial base of the Town of Portsmouth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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