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Population:1,042,859
Pop. Change:-1%
State:Rhode Island
Metro Area:Providence-New_Bedford-Fall_River
County:Providence, Kent, ... 5 more
City:Providence, Warwick, ... 52 more
Zip Code:02860, 02862, ... 91 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Rhode Island

As of 2011, Rhode Island's population is 1,042,859 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.57 percent.

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The median home cost in Rhode Island is $247,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.07 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rhode Island's cost of living is 26.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Rhode Island public schools spend $8,072 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Rhode Island.

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The unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 11.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rhode Island jobs have Decreased by 0.87 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Rhode Island's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes