Rhode Island moving guide

Where should I move in Rhode Island?

We ranked 8 Rhode Island cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 8.

1. 1

   Warwick

   Home $322,000 · Rent $1,299 · Income $87,536 · Unemployment 4.9%
   82/100
2. 2

   Cranston

   Home $348,800 · Rent $1,332 · Income $87,716 · Unemployment 5.8%
   68/100
3. 3

   East Providence

   Home $322,100 · Rent $1,262 · Income $79,660 · Unemployment 5.4%
   57/100
4. 4

   Pawtucket

   Home $286,200 · Rent $1,152 · Income $67,436 · Unemployment 7.1%
   54/100
5. 5

   Providence

   Home $322,800 · Rent $1,333 · Income $66,772 · Unemployment 7.4%
   50/100
6. 6

   Woonsocket

   Home $268,000 · Rent $1,116 · Income $58,614 · Unemployment 8.1%
   32/100
7. 7

   Central Falls

   Home $300,500 · Rent $1,118 · Income $45,921 · Unemployment 10.0%
   29/100
8. 8

   Newport

   Home $669,500 · Rent $1,612 · Income $83,562 · Unemployment 9.7%
   29/100

Statewide, Rhode Island recorded 1,067 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #47 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Rhode Island to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.