Watch Hill, RI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car 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
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
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 7%

Schools

Stonington High School
4 miles, N 4.1 star
State Street School
4 miles, NE 3.2 star
Pawcatuck Middle School
4 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Cortiva Institute-Groton
10 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
11 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mitchell College
13 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Westerly Hospital
4 miles, NE 4.1 star
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW 3.2 star
South County Hospital Inc
20 miles, E 5 star
William W Backus Hospital
20 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Theodore Francis Green State Airport
36 miles, NE 2.3 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
54 miles, W 1 star
Bradley International Airport
61 miles, N 2.8 star
Martha's Vineyard Airport
64 miles, E 1 star