Coventry, RI

Coventry, Rhode Island

Introduction to 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.

Coventry History

The present day Coventry was first settled in the early 1700s. At that time, it was part of Warwick. It became a separate town in 1741 and was named after a city in England. It was basically a rural town, mostly settled by farmers. The Maple Root Baptist Church is the city's oldest church and was established in the late 18th century.

Coventry and nearby Attractions

• Paine House
• George B. Parker Woodland
• Greene Homestead
• Nathan Hale Homestead Museum
• Roger Williams Park Zoo
• Fall River Carousel

Things To Do In Coventry

During your stay in Coventry, you can visit the General Nathanael Greene Homestead, William Waterman House, Rice City Historic District, Audubon Society George B Parker Woodland, and Bucks Horn Park. The city also has several houses of worship including the Rice City Baptist Church and Hopkins Hollow Church. One can also enjoy hiking and biking at Coventry Greenway.

Coventry Transportation

It takes several minutes to reach Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

Coventry Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by several colleges and universities such as the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Johnson and Wales University, and many more.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Coventry, RI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Coventry Almanac

Coventry Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Coventry Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Coventry, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Coventry Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Coventry

Coventry High Schools (2004)

COVENTRY HIGH SCHOOL
40 RESERVOIR ROAD
401-822-9499
Serves 1,882 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Coventry Colleges

(List of All Rhode Island Colleges)

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