Living in West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Greenwich · Census data 2020–2024
West Greenwich has 6,647 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $135,625 (54% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $535,400, the median rent is $2,414/month.
West Greenwich at a glance
- Population
- 6,647
- Median age
- 43State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $135,625State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $535,400State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $2,414/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Greenwich a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Rhode Island median; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Greenwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Greenwich the median home value is $535,400, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,414 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,126 a month in housing costs.
West Greenwich median household income
The median household income in West Greenwich is $135,625 and the income per person is $56,008. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in West Greenwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,624
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.63
West Greenwich demographics
- Population
- 6,647
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 2,514
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Greenwich ›
Education in West Greenwich
34.7% of adults 25 and older in West Greenwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Greenwich
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
West Greenwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Greenwich | 6,647 | $135,625 | $535,400 | $2,414 |
| Exeter | 7,195 | $111,250 | $509,200 | $1,317 |
| Coventry | 35,907 | $102,946 | $356,200 | $1,206 |
| Greene | 962 | $129,583 | $424,000 | — |
| West Warwick | 31,173 | $77,608 | $330,800 | $1,303 |
| East Greenwich | 14,554 | $177,090 | $671,700 | $1,276 |
| Hope Valley | 2,297 | $101,932 | $447,500 | — |
| Richmond | 8,142 | $124,653 | $435,800 | $1,580 |
| Sterling | 3,629 | $102,695 | $283,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Greenwich, RI?
The median household income in West Greenwich is $135,625, 54% 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 West Greenwich?
The median home value in West Greenwich is $535,400, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in West Greenwich?
The median gross rent in West Greenwich is $2,414 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is West Greenwich, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Rhode Island median; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in West Greenwich?
The median age in West Greenwich is 43 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in West Greenwich?
The average commute to work in West Greenwich is 27 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Greenwich?
The unemployment rate in West Greenwich is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Greenwich?
34.7% of adults in West 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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