Tiverton, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Bristol County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,151 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$91,493 Median Income $50,046 per capita
$357,700 Home Value $556,840 Zillow
$1,341 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime/100K 680 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,493 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$357,700 home value, $1,341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tiverton, RI

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,493
22% above
$50,046 per capita
Home Value
$357,700
27% above
Zillow: $556,840
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
15% above
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
82% below
680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
17% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Tiverton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tiverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
127%
Rent
115%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tiverton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tiverton residents earn a median household income of $91,493 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,046. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,349 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tiverton is $357,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,840. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Tiverton reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 680/100K.

Education

39.5% of adults in Tiverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tiverton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,151
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,950/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,493
Per Capita$50,046
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

A
Home Value$357,700
Rent$1,341
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$556,840
Housing Units3,808
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property680/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,741/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation237 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed308 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tiverton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 308 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.