Best counties to live in Rhode Island
Best counties to live in Rhode Island
What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Rhode Island using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.
Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.
#5. Providence County
- Median home value: $233,500 (54% own)
- Median rent: $967 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $58,974
#4. Kent County
- Median home value: $236,300 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,079 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $73,521
#3. Washington County
- Median home value: $343,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $85,531
#2. Newport County
- Median home value: $387,900 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,285 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $79,454
#1. Bristol County
- Median home value: $358,100 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,037 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $83,092
