Here Are The 10 Richest Cities In Rhode Island

Did you ever wonder what the most affluent towns in Rhode Island are? We’ve got a list of the 10 richest towns in Rhode Island based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau information. There have been some movers and shakers since we last ran this list. The richest town in Rhode Island has kept its top spot, but there are some new towns on the list.

1. East Greenwich

East Greenwich comes in first with a median household income of $133,373. It's a charming town with around 15,000 residents.

2. Barrington

In second place is Barrington, with a median household income of $130,455. The Barrington Town Hall looks like it popped right out of a fairy tale.

3. West Greenwich

The home of some epic sand dunes that are used as sledding hills is West Greenwich sitting in 3rd at $126,402.

4. Jamestown

Jamestown is fourth with a median income of $120,129. This quaint small town is filled with historic lighthouses and windmills that are certainly worth a visit.

5. Cumberland

Sitting at a solid 5th place is Cumberland with a median income of $104,613. It is actually home to the oldest Veterans memorial in the country.

6. Scituate

Scituate joins the list at number 6, with a median family income of $104,388. Its Ponaganset Falls is the first stop on our Rhode Island waterfall road trip.

7. Portsmouth

The birthplace of American democracy, Portsmouth, sits in seventh place with $104,073.

8. North Kingstown

North Kingstown is 8th at $104,026, and it is one of the best places to hunt down antiques.

9. South Kingstown

In 9th place is South Kingstown, with a median household income of $102,242, and it contains a magical fairytale road.

10. Richmond

Rounding out our list is Richmond with a very respectable median income of $100,493. It is one of the most peaceful places in the state.

So there you have it, a list of the 10 wealthiest towns in Rhode Island. Did you expect East Greenwich to remain the richest town in Rhode Island again? Did any of these surprise you?

Just because these ten towns topped the list doesn't mean the rest of Rhode Island is a bunch of slouches. Check out a few small towns in Rhode Island that are downright delightful. (Some of them are even on this list, they are really doing quite well for themselves)