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Tiverton, Rhode Island

Introduction to Tiverton, Rhode Island

Tiverton, Rhode Island, in Newport county, is 6 miles SW of Fall River, Massachusetts (center to center) and 51 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts.The town is located in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Tiverton has a population of 15,260.

Tiverton History

Tiverton was initially incorporated in 1694 and was part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was ceded to Rhode Island in 1746. Later in 1747, it was reincorporated as a town of Rhode Island. It was named after the Village of Tiverton in England. Although it was primarily a farming community, a small number of residents were also involved in fishing and boat construction. Another chief industrial pursuit of the area was the manufacturing of menhaden oil. Cotton and woolen mills were also established in the town in 1811.

Tiverton and nearby Attractions

  • Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
  • Chase-Cory House
  • Fort Barton
  • Marine Museum at Fall River
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Newport Butterfly Zoo

Things To Do In Tiverton

While in Tiverton, one can visit Fogland Beach, which provides an excellent windsurfing area. You can also enjoy a wonderful view of the Portsmouth shoreline and Sakonnet River from the beach. Grinnell's Beach is also worth visiting. The Seapowet Marsh and Point Fishing Area has various coastal habitats and is popular for shellfishing. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Grand Central Shopping Center.

Tiverton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

Tiverton Higher Education

Roger Williams University, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, and Bristol Community College are some of the nearby universities and colleges.

Comparative Profile of Tiverton, RI

Comparing Tiverton 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime74
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