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Richmond, Rhode Island

Introduction to Richmond, Rhode Island

Richmond, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 19 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area and has a population of 7,222.

Richmond History

Richmond was part of Westerly, Rhode Island from 1669 to 1747. This area was under dispute between the British colonies of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In 1665, the charters of the three disputed colonies were dissolved by Charles II, the King of England and he renamed the area King's County. After King's County was organized into the town of Westerly in 1669, it was further organized into four areas, namely, Charlestown, Westerly, Richmond, and Hopkinton. In 1747, Richmond was incorporated as a distinct town.

Richmond and Nearby Attractions

  • Colt State Park
  • Fort Adams
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • Fall River Carousel
  • Tomaquag Museum

Things To Do In Richmond

There are several museums in the area around Richmond, such as South County Museum, Smith Castle, Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, and Herreshoff Marine Museum. Activities like swimming, hiking, picnicking, camping, and fishing may be enjoyed at Hopeville Pond State Park, Fort Adams State Park, Burlingame State Park, and Fort Wetherill State Park. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is home to endangered animals, such as birds, and plants. Wildlife watching is a popular activity at the wildlife refuge. Other frequently visited destinations nearby are Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Capron Park Zoo, and Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Richmond Transportation

Air transportation is available at Westerly State Airport.

Richmond Higher Education

Johnson & Wales University, Salve Regina University, and the University of Rhode Island are located nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRichmond Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRichmond Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Richmond People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Richmond Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Richmond, RI

Comparing Richmond 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 Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Well-Paid Single Men62
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes38
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
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