Newport County, RI Housing Market Brief
county · RI · as of May 2026
What is Newport County, RI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Newport County, RI in its market cycle?
Newport County, RI is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Newport County, RI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $795K | ▲ +2.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | ▼ -20.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▼ -9.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 250 | ▼ -12.9% |
| Homes Sold | 85 | ▼ -6.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $480 | ▲ +1.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% | ▲ +0.6% |
How has Newport County, RI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newport County, RI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Newport County, RI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Newport County, RI?
The median sale price in Newport County, RI is $795K, having risen 2.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Newport County, RI?
Newport County, RI scores 4 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Newport County, RI's Alpha Score?
Newport County, RI's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (69/100) and its weakest is Affordability (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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