Watch Hill, RI
Livability
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Bikeability
4/10
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Walkability
6/10
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Transit
6/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
1/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
8/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
224
332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
69.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$138,319
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$2,000,001
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,132
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Washington County
1
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Rhode Island
2
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Washington County
2
Providence-Warwick Metro Area
3
Rhode Island
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 8 | 30 |
| Feb | 3 | 8 | 32 |
| Mar | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 47 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 57 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 45 |
| Dec | 4 | 6 | 35 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.
Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 45%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, RI State Senate District 38, RI State House District 37, RISchools
Stonington High School
4 miles, N
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4.1
Stonington HS PreK
4 miles, N
State Street School
4 miles, NE
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3.2
Pawcatuck Middle School
4 miles, NE
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3.7
Colleges
Cortiva Institute-Groton
10 miles, NW
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1.4
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
11 miles, NW
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4.1
Mitchell College
13 miles, NW
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1.4
United States Coast Guard Academy
14 miles, NW
Hospitals
Westerly Hospital
4 miles, NE
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4.1
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW
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3.2
South County Hospital Inc
20 miles, E
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5
William W Backus Hospital
20 miles, N
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4.1
Airports
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
36 miles, NE
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2.3
Tweed-New Haven Airport
54 miles, W
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1
Bradley International Airport
61 miles, N
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2.8
Martha's Vineyard Airport
64 miles, E
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1