Living in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Greenwich · Census data 2020–2024
East Greenwich has 14,554 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $177,090 (102% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $671,700, the median rent is $1,276/month.
East Greenwich at a glance
- Population
- 14,554
- Median age
- 43.5State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $177,090State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $671,700State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,276/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Greenwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Greenwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Greenwich the median home value is $671,700, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,276 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,885 a month in housing costs.
East Greenwich median household income
The median household income in East Greenwich is $177,090 and the income per person is $84,682. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in East Greenwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,690
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.62
East Greenwich demographics
- Population
- 14,554
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 5,404
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Greenwich ›
Education in East Greenwich
69.8% of adults 25 and older in East Greenwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 35.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Greenwich
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
East Greenwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | $177,090 | $671,700 | $1,276 |
| West Warwick | 31,173 | $77,608 | $330,800 | $1,303 |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | $126,293 | $543,700 | $1,268 |
| Warwick | 83,175 | $88,708 | $354,600 | $1,363 |
| Exeter | 7,195 | $111,250 | $509,200 | $1,317 |
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | $135,625 | $535,400 | $2,414 |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | $117,467 | $597,000 | $1,719 |
| Cranston | 83,250 | $90,206 | $378,300 | $1,375 |
| Coventry | 35,907 | $102,946 | $356,200 | $1,206 |
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What is the median household income in East Greenwich, RI?
The median household income in East Greenwich is $177,090, 102% 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 East Greenwich?
The median home value in East Greenwich is $671,700, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in East Greenwich?
The median gross rent in East Greenwich is $1,276 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is East Greenwich, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Greenwich?
The median age in East Greenwich is 43.5 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in East Greenwich?
The average commute to work in East Greenwich is 25 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Greenwich?
The unemployment rate in East Greenwich is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Greenwich?
69.8% of adults in East Greenwich 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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