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Burrillville, Rhode Island

Introduction to Burrillville, Rhode Island

Burrillville, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 15 miles NW of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 40 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is included in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,796 people lived in Burrillville.

Burrillville History

Burrillville was first settled around 1662. Originally, it was part of the Town of Glocester, which was incorporated in 1731. The Saulsbury family members and John Smith were some of the area's early settlers. On November 17, 1806, Burrillville was incorporated as a separate town. It was named after James Burrill, Jr., the then Attorney General of Rhode Island. Joktan Putnam became the first Town moderator.

Burrillville and nearby Attractions

  • Quaddick State Park
  • Museum of Work and Culture
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • Old Sturbridge Village
  • Slater Mill Historic Site
  • Smith-Appleby House Museum

Things To Do In Burrillville

You can visit Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park while staying in Burrillville. One can also plan a trip to Spring Lake Beach, Gillerans Pond Beach, Flynns Beach, and YWCA Beach. You can enjoy fishing at the Round Top Fishing Area. The town also offers easy access to various museums and historic sites such as the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, Prudence Crandall Museum, Huntington Homestead, Roger Williams National Memorial, and Museum of Work and Culture.

Burrillville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Worcester Regional Airport.

Burrillville Higher Education

Bryant College and Providence College are the nearest colleges.

High Points

Burrillville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Burrillville Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Burrillville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Burrillville, RI

Comparing Burrillville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men63
Well-Paid Single Women62
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes38
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime96
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