Detailed profiles for cities and towns in Rhode Island

Considering relocating, retiring or buying a second home in Rhode Island? Find the destination of your dreams by consulting our database of town facts and Boomerater reviews and ratings.

Showing 1-10 of 84 Rhode Island towns

Providence
Rhode Island
  Population
173,618
  Median Home Value
$101,500
Providence is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, and one of the first cities established in the United States.[3] Located in Providence County, it is the estimated third-largest city[4] in the New England region. Des....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Providence


Warwick
Rhode Island
  Population
85,808
  Median Home Value
$111,700
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. It is the second largest city in the state, with 85,808 people. Its mayor, since 2000, has been Scott Avedisian. Founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642, Warwick has witnessed major events in America....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Warwick


Cranston
Rhode Island
  Population
79,269
  Median Home Value
$122,500
Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 79,269 as of the 2000 census, it is the third largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston [1....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Cranston


Pawtucket
Rhode Island
  Population
72,958
  Median Home Value
$99,000
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 72,958 at the 2000 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state. The current mayor is James Doyle. Pawtucket was the birthplace of the American Industrial Rev....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Pawtucket


East Providence
Rhode Island
  Population
48,688
  Median Home Value
$117,900
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 48,688 at the 2000 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state. It is a suburb of Providence.
Read a detailed profile and reviews about East Providence


Woonsocket
Rhode Island
  Population
43,224
  Median Home Value
$112,800
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 43,224 at the 2000 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. Woonsocket lies directly south of the Massachusetts border. In the 2000 census, 46.1% of ....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Woonsocket


North Providence
Rhode Island
  Population
32,411
  Median Home Value
$120,800
North Providence is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 32,411 at the 2000 census. The town has the distinction of being the smallest by area (5.8 square miles) in the smallest state (1,214 square miles). Though a....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about North Providence


West Warwick
Rhode Island
  Population
29,581
  Median Home Value
$109,000
West Warwick is a town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 29,581 at the 2000 census. West Warwick was incorporated in 1913, making it the youngest town in the state. Prior to 1913, the town, situated on the western bank of th....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about West Warwick


Newport
Rhode Island
  Population
26,475
  Median Home Value
$161,700
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort and for the famous Newport Mansions, it is the home of Naval Station Newport, housing th....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Newport


Bristol
Rhode Island
  Population
22,469
  Median Home Value
$157,100
Bristol is a town in Rhode Island and the county seat of Bristol County. Bristol, a deep water seaport, is named after Bristol, England. Bristol gained national fame despite its small size as a result of having the oldest, continuous Independence Day cel....
Read a detailed profile and reviews about Bristol


 
Showing 1-10 of 84 Rhode Island towns


REVIEW A TOWN

Help other Boomeraters decide about possible relocation and retirement destinations

Writing a review is fast and easy. Only registered Boomeraters can write a review. Log in to your account or Sign up now (it's free)

What town do you want to review?

Tell us your experience with the town you are reviewing:
I live here (full or part time)
I lived here but moved
I have a vacation home or weekend home in this town
I researched and am considering this town
I researched this town but decided not to live here