Portsmouth

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TOTAL POPULATION
17,332

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
7,314

80%
OWN

20%
RENT

Spotlight

Patch: Here's How Much Money You Need to Live in Portsmouth

Newport County is the priciest places to live in RI, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The organization recently released its 2018 family budget calculator that estimates how costly it is to live in each of America's 3,142 counties and 611 metro areas.

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Headlines

Newport Daily News: Despite recent proposals, Middletown, Portsmouth still well below affordable housing requirement

Newport Daily News: Portsmouth to explore creating housing at two school properties, plus a new senior center

WhatsUpNewp: Letter To The Editor: 2019 Housing Forum was a success

Newport Daily News: Forum examines future of Aquidneck Island housing issues

What's Up Newp: AIPC: Residents have their voices heard on the issue of housing on Aquidneck Island

By the Numbers

Single Family Homes

MEDIAN HOME PRICE $520,000
$132,367 Income needed to afford this	22% Cost burdened homeowners

Rental Properties

AVE. 2-BEDROOM RENT $1,790/mo.
$71,600 Income needed to afford this	54% Cost burdened renters

Did You Know?

2nd

Portsmouth is the second oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence.

A household is cost burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on housing costs.

Additional Information & Resources

RI.gov

The state's website offers information about each of Rhode Island's 39 municipalities. To get to know Portsmouth, click here .

Comprehensive Plan

Interested in learning about Portsmouth’s vision for the future? Check out the town's comprehensive plan here.

Resources

To learn more about the opportunities and services in the Town of Portsmouth, visit the following sources:

Explore Portsmouth's complete housing facts.

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