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Rhode Island Housing, Demographics, State History and Leisure Activities

Welcome to our Rhode Island Relocation Resource Center! We hope you'll find some interesting information about Rhode Island's state history, tourist attractions and places to visit as well as housing and demographic statistics and visit our referral links to state and local government agencies.

Housing Data and Demographics

Rhode Island, located in the New England area, is one of the original 13 states consisting of approximately 1,200 square miles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2006 population estimate for Rhode Island was 1,067,610. The housing units in 2005 was estimated to be 447,810 and the home ownership rate calculated from 2000 Census data was 60.0% in contrast to the national average of 66.2%. The Median value of owner-occupied housing units reported as a result of 2000 census data was $133,000, slightly higher than the national average of $119,600.

For more Rhode Island housing information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate agents for assistance.

Providing real estate and mortgage lending services for residential and investment property buyers. Locate agents throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

State and Local Governments

The Providence, Rhode Island website contains information about city services and economic development in the state's capital. For a list of Rhode Island state agencies and government services, a directory of departments and travel resources, you can visit the official site for the State of Rhode Island.