Census ACS 2023 · 11 cities
Richest Cities in Rhode Island
Income levels vary widely across Rhode Island's 11 major cities. Valley Falls Cdp leads with a median household income of $93,653. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in Rhode Island can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket city | $58,614 | $268,000 | 43,074 |
| 2 | Westerly Cdp | $82,333 | $400,200 | 18,528 |
| 3 | Warwick city | $87,536 | $322,000 | 82,871 |
| 4 | Valley Falls Cdp | $93,653 | $347,900 | 12,370 |
| 5 | Providence city | $66,772 | $322,800 | 190,214 |
| 6 | Pawtucket city | $67,436 | $286,200 | 75,280 |
| 7 | Newport East Cdp | $86,310 | $479,200 | 11,262 |
| 8 | Newport city | $83,562 | $669,500 | 25,029 |
| 9 | East Providence city | $79,660 | $322,100 | 46,970 |
| 10 | Cranston city | $87,716 | $348,800 | 82,632 |
| 11 | Central Falls city | $45,921 | $300,500 | 22,481 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Falls Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Rhode Island by median household income, with a value of $93,653 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Rhode Island has 11 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Rhode Island.