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Bordered on the west by Connecticut and north and east by Massachusetts, "Little Rhody" is home to a little more than a million people, a smaller number than comprises a good number of U.S metropolitan areas.

Once a national leader in textile manufacturing, abandoned mills are now being taken over for low-cost housing or gentrified condos as the state turns to health care services as its major industry.

Rhode Island's high tax rates are generally considered to inhibit new business growth, although a number of major corporations have headquarters here, among them Hasbro Toys and CVS Pharmacies.

Rhode Island tourism is another important industry, with visitors drawn each year to Rhode Island's beach front, walks & mansion tours in historic Newport, and a variety of urban attractions found in its largest city, Providence.

Rhode Island quality-of-life statistics

Demographics : (Rhode Island Census Data)
Major cities: Providence (capital) Cranston, Pawtucket, Warwick
Population : 1,067,610
White : 88.9%
Black, African American : 6.2%
Hispanic : 10.7%
High school graduates : 78%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 25.6%
Average household income: $47,037

Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Rhode Island - Compared to the rest of the country, Rhode Island's cost of living is 10.41% higher than the U.S. average.

Property Taxes : Rhode Island Tax Climate - Rhode Island's per capita collection of $1,629 ranks the state 5th highest nationally in property taxes.

Personal Income Taxes: Rhode Island collects taxes from individuals in over five income brackets ranging from 3.75 percent to 9.9 percent depending on income and marital status. Residents must file taxes by April 15 each year using form RI-1040.

Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Rhode Island Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 60%
Average home price : $272,800
Average travel time to work : 22.5 minutes

Schools : see Rhode Island Department of Education

Weather : Warm and humid in the summer, and cold in winter like many of its New England states neighbors, Rhode Island is also subject to winter nor'easters which can batter the state with record-breaking snowfalls.

Crime : see Rhode Island Crime Statistics

also see -> Rhode Island Taxes | Rhode Island Eviction Laws

Rhode Island Fall Foliage | Rhode Island Beaches

Rhode Island Kids Party Locations | Christmas in Rhode Island

More about relocating to Rhode Island around the Web:

Moving to Rhode Island - Helpful links from the official Rhode Island government portal with information on real estate and apartment rentals, schools & hospitals, public transportation, related maps, and complete relocation packet available in pdf format.

MONEY Magazine - 2007 Best Places to Live - Rhode Island- The annual survey of top Rhode Island towns & cities including demographic & cost of living data, housing & real estate costs.

Moving to Providence - Brown University student and parent guide with information on art & cultural resources, neighborhood profiles, and related resources for more on car & voter registration, city utilities.

Move to Warwick.com - The city's economic development portal offering information on quality of life & demographics, housing, health care & schools, utilities & transportation.

Rhode Island real estate, apartments & job classifieds:

Providence : Journal
Newport : Daily News
arwick : Beacon