Exeter, RI

Exeter, Rhode Island

Exeter, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 10 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 59 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick area. There are 6,045 residents in Exeter.

The People and Families of Exeter

In Exeter, about 60% of adults are married. When people think of Exeter, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Exeter had a median family income of $74,157. Most of the residents of Exeter tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better.

Political Inclinations

Exeter folks tended to give their money ($4,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Exeter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Exeter that were owner-occupied was 85%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Exeter, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Exeter, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Exeter, RI

Comparing Exeter 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Exeter Almanac

Exeter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Exeter Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Exeter residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Exeter, 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

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