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New Shoreham, RI


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New Shoreham, Rhode Island

New Shoreham, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 37 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 86 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,010.

The People and Families of New Shoreham

In New Shoreham, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in New Shoreham live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Shoreham had a median family income of $59,844. New Shoreham benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town. New Shoreham, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among New Shoreham residents, with $2,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

New Shoreham Housing

In New Shoreham, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, New Shoreham may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In New Shoreham, 83% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like New Shoreham; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around New Shoreham is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNew Shoreham Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNew Shoreham College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNew Shoreham Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%New Shoreham Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%New Shoreham Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%New Shoreham Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%New Shoreham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of New Shoreham, RI

Comparing New Shoreham 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better95
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use61

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11
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