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Coventry, RI


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Coventry, Rhode Island

Coventry, Rhode Island, in Kent county, is 14 miles W of Cranston, Rhode Island (center to center) and 56 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Coventry is home to some 33,668 residents.

The People and Families of Coventry

In Coventry, about 60% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Coventry are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coventry had a median family income of $60,315.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($7,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Coventry. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Coventry Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Coventry was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Coventry, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in Coventry expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCoventry Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Coventry Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coventry, RI

Comparing Coventry 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
Age of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use23
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime83

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