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Exeter, RI


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Exeter, RI

Comparing Exeter 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
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone21

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