Living in Exeter, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Exeter · Census data 2020–2024
Exeter has 7,195 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $111,250 (27% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $509,200, the median rent is $1,317/month.
Exeter at a glance
- Population
- 7,195
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $509,200State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,317/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Exeter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Exeter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Exeter the median home value is $509,200, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,289 a month in housing costs.
Exeter median household income
The median household income in Exeter is $111,250 and the income per person is $47,201. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Exeter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,528
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.80
Exeter demographics
- Population
- 7,195
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 2,416
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Exeter ›
Education in Exeter
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Exeter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Exeter
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Exeter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 7,195 | $111,250 | $509,200 | $1,317 |
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | $135,625 | $535,400 | $2,414 |
| Richmond | 8,142 | $124,653 | $435,800 | $1,580 |
| Hope Valley | 2,297 | $101,932 | $447,500 | — |
| Carolina | 1,048 | $140,196 | $396,400 | — |
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | $177,090 | $671,700 | $1,276 |
| Kingston | 7,332 | $107,404 | $553,400 | — |
| Coventry | 35,907 | $102,946 | $356,200 | $1,206 |
| Hopkinton | 8,420 | $97,172 | $404,300 | $1,040 |
More for people moving to Exeter
Exeter ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Exeter: FAQ
What is the median household income in Exeter, RI?
The median household income in Exeter is $111,250, 27% 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 Exeter?
The median home value in Exeter is $509,200, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Exeter?
The median gross rent in Exeter is $1,317 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is Exeter, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Exeter?
The median age in Exeter is 37.7 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Exeter?
The average commute to work in Exeter is 22 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Exeter?
The unemployment rate in Exeter is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Exeter?
46.1% of adults in Exeter 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.
Last updated: