Living in Coventry, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coventry · Census data 2020–2024
Coventry has 35,907 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $102,946 (17% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $356,200, the median rent is $1,206/month.
Coventry at a glance
- Population
- 35,907
- Median age
- 44State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $102,946State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $356,200State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,206/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Coventry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Coventry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coventry the median home value is $356,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,187 a month in housing costs.
Coventry median household income
The median household income in Coventry is $102,946 and the income per person is $48,023. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Coventry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,430
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.44
Coventry demographics
- Population
- 35,907
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 14,505
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coventry ›
Education in Coventry
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Coventry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coventry
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Coventry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 35,907 | $102,946 | $356,200 | $1,206 |
| Greene | 962 | $129,583 | $424,000 | — |
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | $135,625 | $535,400 | $2,414 |
| Clayville | 296 | $125,174 | $390,000 | — |
| Foster Center | 358 | $78,026 | $437,000 | $1,507 |
| Foster | 4,523 | $113,646 | $425,300 | $1,509 |
| West Warwick | 31,173 | $77,608 | $330,800 | $1,303 |
| Sterling | 3,629 | $102,695 | $283,400 | — |
| Scituate | 10,517 | $112,315 | $449,300 | $1,489 |
More for people moving to Coventry
Coventry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Coventry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Coventry, RI?
The median household income in Coventry is $102,946, 17% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Coventry?
The median home value in Coventry is $356,200, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Coventry?
The median gross rent in Coventry is $1,206 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Coventry, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Coventry?
The median age in Coventry is 44 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Coventry?
The average commute to work in Coventry is 26 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coventry?
The unemployment rate in Coventry is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coventry?
31.2% of adults in Coventry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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