Living in Harmony, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harmony · Census data 2020–2024
Harmony has 1,006 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $120,235 (37% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $341,400.
Harmony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harmony at a glance
- Population
- 1,006
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $120,235State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $341,400State: $404,200
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Harmony a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harmony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harmony the median home value is $341,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,155 a month in housing costs.
Harmony median household income
The median household income in Harmony is $120,235 and the income per person is $45,081. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Harmony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 515
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.91
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harmony has many vacation and second homes.
Harmony demographics
- Population
- 1,006
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 338
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harmony ›
Education in Harmony
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Harmony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harmony
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Harmony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | 1,006 | $120,235 | $341,400 | — |
| Chepachet | 1,923 | $92,971 | $279,400 | $936 |
| Greenville | 8,296 | $97,234 | $434,700 | $1,264 |
| Glocester | 10,221 | $113,508 | $396,500 | $1,417 |
| Smithfield | 22,233 | $102,077 | $446,400 | $1,016 |
| Harrisville | 1,767 | $62,535 | $355,000 | $1,094 |
| Pascoag | 4,410 | $121,369 | $365,000 | $1,319 |
| Scituate | 10,517 | $112,315 | $449,300 | $1,489 |
| North Smithfield | 12,708 | $108,866 | $457,200 | $1,282 |
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What is the median household income in Harmony, RI?
The median household income in Harmony is $120,235, 37% 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 Harmony?
The median home value in Harmony is $341,400, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
Is Harmony, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Rhode Island median; home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Harmony?
The median age in Harmony is 47.2 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Harmony?
The average commute to work in Harmony is 35 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harmony?
The unemployment rate in Harmony is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harmony?
38.2% of adults in Harmony 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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