Moving to Naval Station Newport
Naval Station Newport on Aquidneck Island is a center for Navy education and training, home to the Naval War College and officer and enlisted schools. Most students and staff are on shorter tours, and families enjoy a coastal New England setting with high seasonal tourism and costs.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Newport, RI |
| Airports | T.F. Green (PVD) in Warwick, about 45 minutes; Boston Logan (BOS) about 1.5 hours |
| Climate | Coastal New England climate with humid summers, cold winters and nor'easters |
| Cost of living | Above the US average, with tight rentals in summer tourist season |
| On-base housing | Balfour Beatty Communities (nine communities within seven miles of the base) |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center / Fleet and Family Support Center |
Where families live
Newport
Historic and touristy, with older houses and apartments; rental prices spike in summer.
Middletown
Suburban, popular with military families, with shopping and relatively more affordable rentals.
Portsmouth, RI
Quieter residential town at the north end of the island with single-family homes.
Jamestown
Small island community across the bay with a limited rental market.
Navy housing communities
Nine Balfour Beatty communities, plus furnished homes available through its Single Sailor Program.
Schools
Aquidneck Island is served by several small Rhode Island districts, so your address decides your school. The installation's School Liaison Office can explain enrollment and transfer questions.
- Middletown Public Schools — District serving much of the island's central area.
- Newport Public Schools — Serves the city of Newport.
- Portsmouth School District — Serves Portsmouth, RI at the northern end of the island.
Naval Station Newport School Liaison Office through the Military and Family Support Center
Things to do near Naval Station Newport
- Cliff WalkoutdoorsA scenic coastal path along the edge of Newport's mansions.
- Newport mansions toursmuseumTour Gilded Age mansions run by the Preservation Society of Newport County.
- Fort Adams State ParkfamilyA large harbor fort with sailing, events and views of the bay.
- Easton's BeachoutdoorsPublic beach with a carousel and aquarium nearby.
- Newport Harbor and Thames StreetfoodWaterfront restaurants and seafood.
- Naval War College MuseummuseumExhibits on naval strategy and local naval history.
- Providenceday-tripRestaurants and arts about 45 minutes away.
- Newport sailing and regattassportsWorld-class sailing events come through the harbor all season.
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Local programs & support
- Balfour Beatty Single Sailor ProgramFurnished housing option for unaccompanied sailors through the privatized housing partner.
PCS tips for Naval Station Newport
- Summer tourist season drives up rents and shortens availability, so start looking early if you arrive between May and September.
- Apply for privatized housing through the Housing Office (690 Peary Street) as soon as you have orders; check floor plans and waitlists on the housing partner site.
- Winter nor'easters and coastal flooding can close bridges and roads, so keep an emergency kit and consider renter's insurance.
- Summer traffic on the bridges and the Newport peninsula can lengthen commutes.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.