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Is Tiverton a Good Place to Live? Tiverton, Rhode Island: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tiverton ranks #220 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #41 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.4%, #24 of 234) and high household income ($99,158, #48 of 234), and trails on long commutes (26.2 min, #188 of 234) and expensive homes ($407,200, #185 of 231).
Tiverton by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tiverton's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Tiverton: its police agency covers a much larger area. See Is Tiverton safe?
What is the cost of living in Tiverton?
Tiverton's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,342/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $556,840, 9% above the typical Rhode Island home ($511,233).
| Measure | Tiverton | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 101.8#770 of 1,308 | 102.3 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $556,840#897 of 1,187 | $511,233 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $407,200#800 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,342/mo#584 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 16.2%#109 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Tiverton housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Tiverton is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro.
Rhode Island housing market →Is Tiverton safe?
Tiverton Police Department serves 15,814 people across a larger area than Tiverton (population 8,091), so its rate is not a Tiverton rate and we don't rank Tiverton on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Tiverton?
The median household in Tiverton earns $99,158, 19% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Rhode Island ($83,504). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.3%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tiverton | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $99,158#352 of 1,312 | $83,504 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.3% · US 4.3% | 3.9%#434 of 1,058 | 4.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 4.4%#71 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tiverton?
The median resident of Tiverton is 48.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 40.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #457 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tiverton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 48.1 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 40.2%#457 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 72.6% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tiverton's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Tiverton to describe its public schools. 28.3% of adults are obese and 10.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Tiverton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 28.3%#283 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.5%#500 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.7%#229 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.4%#99 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Tiverton?
The average commute in Tiverton is 26.2 minutes (Rhode Island 26.3); 0.4% of workers take transit and 9.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tiverton scores 9.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.6°F and winters 33.4°F, with 49.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tiverton | Rhode IslandRI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 26.2 min#876 of 1,312 | 26.3 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 6.8%#808 of 1,312 | 8.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 76.8% | 71.3% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.7% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.8#713 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Rhode Island is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.5 | 23.6 | 4 |
| Feb | 41.3 | 24.5 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 49 | 30.3 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 60 | 39.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 70.1 | 49 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 79.3 | 58.4 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 84.9 | 65 | 3 |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 76.9 | 57.3 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 64.3 | 46.6 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 52.7 | 37 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 43.3 | 29.5 | 4.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tiverton.
| Measure | Tiverton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 52.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 72.6°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 33.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 49.4 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tiverton.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tiverton?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Tiverton's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Newport County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
| Measure | Tiverton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.06%#22 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Newport County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Newport County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0099% | 75% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0035% | 68% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.002% | 41% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.041% | 5% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tiverton compare with similar-size cities?
Tiverton is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #41 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 8,091.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #220 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro | 26.2 min |
| Wilmington Manor, DEPop. 8,214 | #824 | 52.9 | $78,078 | $1,155/mo | no data | 21.9 min |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #817 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 | 9.7 min |
| Rawlins, WYPop. 8,129 | #766 | 53.9 | $64,773 | $741/mo | 114 | 13.3 min |
| Ketchikan, AKPop. 8,078 | #506 | 58.0 | $85,275 | $1,417/mo | 350 | 10.6 min |
| Helena Valley West Central, MTPop. 8,056 | #714 | 54.8 | $90,082 | $1,327/mo | no data | 19.6 min |
| Montpelier, VTPop. 8,014 | #62 | 69.9 | $81,030 | $1,302/mo | 343 | 18.1 min |
| Wahpeton, NDPop. 8,010 | #735 | 54.4 | $62,750 | $751/mo | 135 | 17.6 min |
| Oak Hill, WVPop. 7,937 | #1209 | 44.7 | $52,466 | $847/mo | 92 | 29 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tiverton compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Tiverton ranks #6 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 64 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 19% above the Rhode Island median. Homes are 9% above the typical Rhode Island home.
| City | Rank in RI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #1 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 |
| Cumberland Hill, RIPop. 8,648 | #2 | 67.3 | $130,506 | $1,310/mo | no data |
| Warwick, RIPop. 83,175 | #3 | 66.5 | $88,708 | $1,363/mo | 87 |
| Cranston, RIPop. 83,250 | #4 | 64.2 | $90,206 | $1,375/mo | 89 |
| Kingston, RIPop. 7,332 | #5 | 64.1 | $107,404 | — | no data |
| Tiverton, RIPop. 8,091 | #6 | 64.0 | $99,158 | $1,342/mo | county/metro |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #7 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #8 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #9 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data |
| Pascoag, RIPop. 4,410 | #10 | 59.7 | $121,369 | $1,319/mo | no data |
| Greenville, RIPop. 8,296 | #11 | 59.3 | $97,234 | $1,264/mo | no data |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #12 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data |
| Melville, RIPop. 1,631 | #13 | 58.2 | $102,266 | $2,724/mo | no data |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #14 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Hope Valley, RIPop. 2,297 | #15 | 57.5 | $101,932 | — | no data |
| Pawtucket, RIPop. 75,893 | #16 | 57.3 | $68,310 | $1,208/mo | 224 |
| Providence, RIPop. 191,767 | #17 | 56.4 | $68,119 | $1,408/mo | 287 |
| Narragansett Pier, RIPop. 3,167 | #18 | 53.6 | $82,192 | $1,649/mo | no data |
| Woonsocket, RIPop. 43,521 | #19 | 51.2 | $61,059 | $1,161/mo | 371 |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #20 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 |
All 20 Rhode Island cities we track, by overall score. Rhode Island statewide: median income $83,504, violent crime 144.1 per 100,000.
How is Tiverton's score calculated?
Tiverton scores 64 out of 100, #220 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Rhode Island's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tiverton. Similar-size median 41.9.
63.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tiverton. Similar-size median 56.5.
68.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Tiverton's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
63.2 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tiverton. Similar-size median 50.8.
75.3 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tiverton. Similar-size median 48.3.
42.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tiverton's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
46.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
98.8 - SafetyNot scored
Tiverton's police agency covers a much larger area, so its rate is not a Tiverton rate.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Tiverton.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Tiverton.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tiverton's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tiverton has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tiverton
Is Tiverton, RI a good place to live?
Tiverton ranks #220 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #41 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Rhode Island. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.4%, #24 of 234) and high household income ($99,158, #48 of 234), and trails on long commutes (26.2 min, #188 of 234) and expensive homes ($407,200, #185 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Tiverton?
Tiverton's cost of living index is 101.8, 2% above the US level of 100 and #770 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,342/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $556,840, 9% above the typical Rhode Island home ($511,233).
Is Tiverton safe?
Tiverton Police Department serves 15,814 people across a larger area than Tiverton (population 8,091), so its rate is not a Tiverton rate and we don't rank Tiverton on safety. Rhode Island as a whole records 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Tiverton?
The median household in Tiverton earns $99,158, 19% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Rhode Island ($83,504). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.3%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Tiverton?
Median rent in Tiverton is $1,342/mo (Census), #584 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 16.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tiverton?
The typical home value in Tiverton is $556,840, up 2.6% in a year, against $511,233 for Rhode Island and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $407,200.
How are the public schools in Tiverton?
We have too few school records for Tiverton to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Tiverton?
The average commute is 26.2 minutes, #876 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.3 minutes across Rhode Island. 6.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tiverton?
Tiverton averages 52.9°F over the year, 72.6°F in summer and 33.4°F in winter, with 49.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tiverton walkable?
Tiverton scores 9.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tiverton at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Newport County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
Who lives in Tiverton?
Tiverton has 8,091 residents. The median resident of Tiverton is 48.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 40.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #457 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 72.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tiverton compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Tiverton ranks #6 of the 20 Rhode Island cities we track, with a score of 64 against Rhode Island's statewide 62. Its households earn 19% above the Rhode Island median. Homes are 9% above the typical Rhode Island home.
What cities are similar in size to Tiverton?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tiverton's population of 8,091 are Wilmington Manor, DE (#824 overall), York, NE (#817 overall), Rawlins, WY (#766 overall), Ketchikan, AK (#506 overall), and Helena Valley West Central, MT (#714 overall). Tiverton is #220.