Best Places to Live in Rhode Island

Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the US but it has plenty to offer visitors, from its famous beaches along Narragansett Bay to major attractions like Newport Mansions and Colonial Providence.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rhode Island jobs have increased by 1.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rhode Island's cost of living is 12.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rhode Island's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and July are the most pleasant months in the state of Rhode Island, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Rhode Island remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 59.4% to 38.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rhode Island's population is 1,091,949 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rhode Island is Real Estate: $401,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.8%.

SCHOOLS

Rhode Island public schools spend $16,657 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Rhode Island. More Education

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Housing Market in Rhode Island

It's a good time to buy in Rhode Island. Home Appreciation is up 5.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rhode Island is $401,200.

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